Upcoming Trade Shows Essen, Germany for Renewable Energies

Essen has made impressive leaps in the renewable energies industry through visionary policy work and pioneering projects aimed at significantly increasing the city’s renewable energy capacity. The extensive solar and green roof program was first agreed upon in June 2021 and the municipality began offering financial subsidies in January 2022 to households and businesses for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems. This initiative is a cornerstone of Essen’s goal to deploy over 2,200 new solar PV installations by 2026. The new regulations provide substantial subsidies for solar PV systems up to 40 kW, with the amount of subsidy dependent on the size of the system. Additional funding is available for systems that integrate solar PV with green roofs or building façades. The program also supports community energy projects in multi-family residences, offering higher financial incentives for installations in existing buildings. Solar thermal systems are also eligible for subsidies, with amounts varying based on whether the system is used for hot water or heating. The program operates with an annual budget of €500,000, ensuring ample support for these green initiatives. Complementing this, the Sparkasse bank in Essen provides low-interest loans up to €20,000 ($22,650) to individuals undertaking these projects. An evaluation of the funding program’s implementation and potential adjustments was planned for the summer of 2022 to ensure its effectiveness and responsiveness to the community's needs. In tandem with the city’s initiatives, Wassergewinnung Essen GmbH has ventured into green electricity generation with the help of Iqony Sustainable Energy Solutions by installing a new photovoltaic system at the Essen-Überruhr waterworks. The system, featuring 608 solar panels with an output of approximately 200 kW, is set to produce around 170,000 kWh of green electricity annually, resulting in over 91 tonnes of CO2 savings each year.