Maximilian Hüls is Chief of Staff at 8Energies, a Berlin-based Independent Flexibility Platform (IFP) developing and operating utility-scale battery storage projects across Europe. Working closely with the founders, he drives the operationalisation of the company’s strategic direction and works across all areas of the business, from project development to financing. Maximilian is also the host of “BESSt of BESS”, a leading BESS industry podcast featuring entrepreneurs and experts from across the battery storage industry.