Battery Storage & Grid Futures — Master Thesis

Vattenfall AB; Stockholms län; On-site; SEK 167,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Vattenfall AB in Solna is inviting a Master's thesis student to work in the Digital Energy Solutions department. The project focuses on battery technologies, energy storage, and how to move innovations into real-world energy systems.

You will develop analytical and simulation-based frameworks to evaluate business cases from technology readiness to market integration. The ideal candidate holds a Master of Science in a related field, communicates in English fluently, and is available to start at

Qualifications

• Master of Science in a relevant energy/engineering field.
• Excellent fluency in English; Swedish is an advantage.
• Master thesis project worth 30 credits; start Spring 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical framework to assess business cases for next-generation batteries.
• Run simulation-based techno-economic analyses of energy storage concepts.
• Identify gaps between technology capabilities and market design; assess policy/regulatory implications.
• Explore business models and sustainability aspects for value stacking of storage.
• Collaborate with Vattenfall teams at Solna to align with department goals.

Education

Master of Science in Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science with focus on energy systems or similar fields

Job description

Vattenfall AB in Solna is inviting a Master's thesis student to work in the Digital Energy Solutions department. The project focuses on battery technologies, energy storage, and how to move innovations into real-world energy systems.

You will develop analytical and simulation-based frameworks to evaluate business cases from technology readiness to market integration. The ideal candidate holds a Master of Science in a related field, communicates in English fluently, and is available to start at