Nolan Browne

Managing Director, Fraunhofer CSE

Browne co-founded the Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems in 2008 with the vision of creating a world-leading R&D lab in PV modules, building energy efficiency, and smart grid applications.  Previously, he worked in industry developing research and business relationships in the solar and other renewable energy sectors, working for companies including Cambridge Energy Research Associates and McKinsey & Company.

 

Browne is active in the entrepreneurial and venture capital communities, and has founded two successful for-profit companies to date. He holds an MA and BA in International Economics from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. While at MIT, Browne co-founded the MIT Energy Conference and was involved with a number of energy startups.