At a Glance
Jochen Kirch is a publicly appointed and sworn expert assessor for photovoltaics, appointed by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) for Munich and Upper Bavaria. As founder of KCE Power Solutions GmbH and the Kirch Engineering Office, he has over 15 years of experience in the PV industry. Additionally, he is an expert assessor for EV charging infrastructure, an instructor in expert assessment training at TUV Rheinland, and a board member of the Quality Association for Solar and Roofing Technology (QVSD) e.V. Previously, he worked as an officially recognized expert assessor at TUV Sued and as a project manager for large-scale international projects in Europe, Africa and Asia.
What professional qualifications does Jochen Kirch hold?
Full Name
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Jochen Kirch
Titles & Degrees
Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) — Mechanical Engineering
Welding Engineer (SFI / IWE)
Expert Assessor Role
Publicly Appointed and Sworn Expert Assessor for Photovoltaics (IHK Munich/Upper Bavaria)
TUV Rheinland Certified PV Expert Assessor
Expert Assessor for EV Charging Infrastructure
Organizations
Prosperus GmbH — PV-BESS-Assessor
KCE Power Solutions GmbH — Founder & Managing Director
Board Member QVSD e.V.
What are the areas of expert assessment expertise?
Jochen Kirch's expert assessment work encompasses the full spectrum of photovoltaics as well as the adjacent fields of battery energy storage (BESS) and EV charging infrastructure (LIS). Through his engineering education in mechanical engineering, extensive experience as a construction and project manager for large-scale international projects, and his public appointment by the IHK, he combines deep technical understanding with comprehensive practical experience — from planning through construction to the expert assessment of complex energy systems.
PV Assessment Reports
Acceptance assessment reports, damage assessment reports, valuation reports, glare assessment reports, decommissioning assessment reports. Assessment of workmanship quality, fault analysis, yield deviations, thermography, IV curve measurement and electroluminescence
EV Charging Infrastructure
Specialist planning of charging systems for underground garages and large parking facilities. Expert assessment and evaluation of already installed systems. Optimized energy management to protect existing infrastructure from overloading
BESS & Energy Storage
Inspection, evaluation and expert assessment of battery energy storage systems (BESS). Safety assessment, commissioning supervision, Technical Due Diligence and performance analysis of stationary energy storage systems
Court Expert Assessment Reports
Preparation of court-admissible private, court and arbitration assessment reports for clarification of responsibilities and enforcement of claims. Independent, objective assessments for regional courts, higher regional courts and district courts
What professional experience underpins the expert assessment work?
Jochen Kirch's expert assessment competence is based on over 15 years of practical experience in the photovoltaic industry, complemented by a career as an engineer and project manager in international steel and plant construction. This combination of construction experience and PV specialization enables particularly practice-oriented assessments of construction and installation matters.
Expert Assessor — Prosperus GmbH (PV-BESS-Assessor)
Expert assessment work in the fields of photovoltaics, BESS and EV charging infrastructure. Preparation of independent expert assessment reports for courts, insurance companies and investors. Operating across Europe.
Founder — Kirch Engineering Office (Photovoltaic Expert Assessor)
Establishment of a specialized engineering office for PV assessment reports, planning, construction supervision and service. Public appointment and swearing-in as PV expert assessor by the IHK Munich/Upper Bavaria. TUV certification.
Officially Recognized Expert Assessor — TUV Sued AG
Expert assessment work at TUV Sued AG with official recognition. Thorough training in standards-compliant inspection and assessment of technical installations.
Construction and Project Manager — Large-Scale International Projects
Project management in steel and plant construction with international assignments in Europe, Africa and Asia. Experience in coordinating complex construction projects and leading interdisciplinary teams.
What certifications and qualifications are held?
Publicly Appointed and Sworn Expert Assessor for Photovoltaics
IHK for Munich and Upper Bavaria
Certified Photovoltaic Expert Assessor
TUV Rheinland
Expert Assessor for EV Charging Infrastructure
Specialist planning, inspection and assessment of charging systems
Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) Mechanical Engineering
University of Applied Sciences
Welding Engineer (SFI / IWE)
Certified advanced training in welding technology
Instructor in Expert Assessment Training
TUV Rheinland Academy
What specializations distinguish the expert assessment work?
The combination of engineering education in mechanical engineering, experience as a project manager in international plant construction, and over 15 years of specialization in the photovoltaic industry enables a particularly well-founded assessment of technical matters — from installation quality through system performance to safety assessment of complex energy systems.
Installation and Workmanship Quality
Assessment of workmanship quality of PV systems and mounting structures. Through his background in mechanical engineering and steel construction, particularly well-founded assessment of load-bearing structures, fixings and sealing systems on roof constructions.
Glare Assessment Reports
Analysis and assessment of light reflections from PV modules. Simulation of glare effects, assessment of impact on adjacent uses, and preparation of standards-compliant glare assessment reports.
EV Charging Infrastructure Assessment
Expert assessment of charging systems for e-mobility. Specialist planning for underground garages and large parking facilities with optimized energy management. Training of tradespeople, specialist planners and architects.
Quality Standards & Standardization
As a board member of QVSD e.V., active participation in developing binding quality standards for solar and roofing technology. Ensuring the safety, functionality and sustainability of roof constructions.
Industry Engagement and Knowledge Transfer
Jochen Kirch is actively committed to advancing the photovoltaic industry. As a board member of the Quality Association for Solar and Roofing Technology (QVSD) e.V., he helps shape binding quality standards that ensure the safety and energy efficiency of roof constructions. In his role as an instructor in expert assessment training at TUV Rheinland, he trains the next generation of PV expert assessors.
He is regularly invited as a specialist speaker and expert at industry events — including the PV Symposium, expert gatherings of the QVSD and the SolarAllianz, and at Intersolar. The focus is on knowledge transfer and the exchange of ideas about new developments in photovoltaics and adjacent fields from industry, trade and policy.
