Green Energy

made in Essen

  • 13300 employees in the “Resource Efficiency” field
  • 2 of the four largest German energy companies
  • 900 exhibitors from 31 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
  • 13,300 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

Learn more About the H2 City Essen

Essen – Europe’s energy capital & H2 think tank

Factsheet Energy industry

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Daniel Adler

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Dr. Erich
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Dr. Erich Bauch

Energy, Water and Environmental Management / Hydrogen
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