Innovationspark Erneuerbare Energien
Erkelenz, Germany
About
Founded in 2017, Innovationspark Erneuerbare Energien is a government headquartered in Erkelenz, Germany specializing in Solar, Wind, Hydrogen.
Innovationspark Erneuerbare Energien is a collaborative initiative for structural transformation on reclaimed Garzweiler lignite mine sites. Coordinated by Zweckverband LANDFOLGE Garzweiler (an inter-municipal association of Mönchengladbach, Erkelenz, Jüchen, Grevenbroich, and Titz), the project develops an integrated energy system combining generation, storage, distribution, and use of renewable energy. Key sub-projects include: Solarautobahn (solar panels on highway corridors A46 and A44n), Energielandschaft (agri-PV and wind integration with agriculture), Green Energy Hub (hydrogen and electric charging for mobility), Jüchen-Süd (sustainable new district), and Energiesystem Industriegebiet Elsbachtal (shared industrial energy infrastructure). Supported by Wuppertal Institut and TH Köln's Cologne Institute for Renewable Energy. Funded by German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (STARK program) and NRW state government with approximately €1.9 million through April 2027.
Headquarters
Erkelenz, Germany
Founded
2017
Company Type
Government
Funding Stage
Funded development
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Rheinische Revier, North Rhine-Westphalia
Industry Memberships
Zweckverband LANDFOLGE Garzweiler