Merlin M. Ostermann the Head of Strategy in Arkreen Network originates from Germany, a country at the forefront of the photovoltaic industry, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable energy. With solar power becoming one of the most critical renewable energy sources for electricity and heat, Germany has also emerged as a thriving hub for Arkreen’s European community. Merlin brings a wealth of experience, having spent over five years leading innovative integrations of IoT and DePIN technologies. Prior to this he worked for ten years in the fields of energy consulting, strategic business advisory and smart home device integrations. His deep passion for technology has turned his home into a cutting-edge space, equipped with solar panels, vertical wind turbines, and over 700 connected devices. He is one of the biggest private DePIN hardware owners with over 2300 physical devices deployed across the world. His background extends also to the Sustainability sector as he planted over 5300 trees and is a major contributor to the voluntary carbon offset movement with over 12000 tons personal offset.