Neue Weststadt Klimaquartier
Esslingen am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
About
Founded in 2020, Neue Weststadt Klimaquartier is a government headquartered in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany specializing in Hydrogen, Energy Storage.
The Neue Weststadt Klimaquartier is a national lighthouse project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) and Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Located in Esslingen am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, this urban development showcases an innovative energy concept at district level. The quarter includes approximately 480 apartments, office and commercial spaces, and a new building for Esslingen University of Applied Sciences on a former goods station site. The key technology is Power-to-Gas: surplus renewable electricity is converted into green hydrogen via electrolysis, stored, and utilized for the district's energy supply, emission-free mobility, and industrial applications. The project received the DGNB Gold certification and the Open District Hub Quarters Award, and won second place in the BMWi/dena Energy Efficiency Award 2019.
Headquarters
Esslingen am Neckar, Germany
Founded
2020
Company Type
Government
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
DGNB
Projects
Neue Weststadt Klimaquartier
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
DGNB Gold
Awards
ODH-Quartiers Award
Special Prize for Sustainability
Energy Efficiency Award