Greentech

made in Essen

  • 14333 employees in the “Resource Efficiency” field
  • 2 of the four largest German energy companies
  • 923 exhibitors from 30 nations at E-world energy & water

ESSEN

ENGINE OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION FOR GERMANY AND EUROPE

From energy generation and supply to energy technology and energy trading to energy research – Essen plays a leading role in the energy sector in Germany and throughout Europe.

Whether renewable energies, green hydrogen or resource efficiency – here, large companies, small and medium-sized companies, innovative start-ups and renowned research institutions drive the development of new technologies and provide sustainable and climate-neutral solutions for energy and environmental economic problems.

THE FACTS:

ENERGY INDUSTRY
IN ESSEN
  • 250 companies & institutions
  • including RWE und E.ON two of the four largest German energy companies
  • Essen-based companies supply energy to more than 14,000,000 customers in Germany
  • 40 % of the nationwide electricity grid is controlled from Essen
  • Essen is home to Europe‘s largest and most advanced energy trading floor
  • 14,300 Employees in the “Resource Efficiency” field
  • Industry meeting place and debate venue for the European energy industry
  • E-world energy & water: Europe’s leading trade fair of the international energy industry takes place in Essen
  • Essen is home to numerous renowned R&D and educational institutions & networks
  • H2 City of Essen: Top companies and research institutions join forces to drive the hydrogen economy forward

WHAT THE GREENTECH COMPETENCE TEAM CAN DO FOR YOU

EWG staff are available to provide you with comprehensive support and advice on all relevant issues. Our Greentech Competence Team is your first point of contact:
– Find employees
– Location search
– Assistance with approval procedures with the city of Essen
– Advice on financing and subsidies
– Networking in Essen’s business and scientific community

Learn more About the H2 City Essen

Essen – Europe’s energy capital & H2 think tank

Factsheet Energy industry

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Your contact persons

Daniel
Adler

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Daniel Adler

Head of Innovation

Anne
Kreutz

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Anne Kreutz

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