Christoph Verschaffel-Drefke

TransnetBW

BIOGRAPHY

Christoph Verschaffel-Drefke is a leading expert at TransnetBW, where he heads thermal conductivity efforts for the SuedLink project. This is one of Europe’s largest energy infrastructure initiatives. His work sets new standards for efficient underground cable route design and implementation.

Christoph previously served as a research assistant at TU Darmstadt, where he collaborated with grid operators and technology manufacturers to improve cable utilisation. His combined academic and industry experience supports cost-effective grid optimisation and advances in sustainable electricity transmission.