Mike Enskat

Dr. Mike Enskat is Director of the IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC), where he leads the Agency’s work on energy technologies, innovation, markets, and policy frameworks. With over 20 years of experience in energy, water, mobility, and green hydrogen, he has led major international initiatives and partnerships advancing sustainable infrastructure and the global energy transition. Before joining IRENA, he headed GIZ’s Infrastructure Section, overseeing a portfolio of more than €400 million in technical assistance projects. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Heidelberg and a Master’s degree in European and International Politics from the University of Edinburgh.