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Bremerhaven focuses on renewable energies

RENEWABLE ENERGIES

For over two decades, Bremerhaven has already played an important role in the field of renewable energies. As a pioneer in the development of offshore wind energy, the city has become a leader of expertise in this field. However, it does not end there.

Bremerhaven also focuses on the future-oriented use of clean, "green" hydrogen. Innovative ideas and pioneering research are being driven forward in order to develop solutions in the production of hydrogen as well as in the application of certain technologies, particularly in the maritime sector. Another of Bremerhaven's priorities in the field of renewable energies is the promotion of solar energy. With a clear vision of a sustainable future, Bremerhaven forges ahead the use of renewable energies and creates alternative energy opportunities for companies and private households.

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THE FUTURE OF HYDROGEN: RENEWABLE ENERGIES FOR BREMERHAVEN

Hydrogen - an important key to a climate-neutral future. This versatile energy source plays a decisive role within Bremerhaven’s economic and scientific sector. The city combines its expertise and infrastructure to make hydrogen an essential component in the energy transition. With pioneering projects, leading research institutions and strong networks, innovative applications are being developed in multiple areas such as the mobility, energy storage and industrial sector. The seacide city is creating a future in which hydrogen will be the energy carrier for progress and sustainability.

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WHERE WIND DETERMINES THE FUTURE

From the development and production to the operation of wind farms, the entire value chain of the wind energy industry can be found in Bremerhaven and its region.

Thanks to its well-known scientific institutions, Bremerhaven is an internationally renowned research and development location for on- and off-shore wind turbines. 
The city’s excellent port infrastructure already enables the shipping of wind turbines, which will be expanded even further. Another advantage Bremerhaven has to offer is the availability of turbine production areas close to the port.

INNOVATIVE FOCUS: SOLAR ENERGY

With its clear focus on promoting solar energy, Bremerhaven sets up innovative standards for a sustainable power generation.

The city not only invests in an extensive research to optimize solar energy and to drive forward innovative technologies. It also provides funding to encourage people to further increase renewable electricity generation in Bremerhaven. By providing financial support for photovoltaic systems on residential properties, the city sends a strong signal for the use of solar energy.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Bremerhaven has set itself the task of pushing research into sustainability in order to promote a green economy and help protect the climate.

Numerous institutions have developed different approaches and projects to ensure a greener future for everyone. Renewable energies are a key component to be successful. Find out which institutions are already actively involved in and around Bremerhaven.

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POWERHOUSE NORD

At POWERHOUSE NORD, we bring together business, science, politics, administration and civil society. We strengthen, promote and create new collaborations and build the network of networks in the region. We are the drivers of the green energy transition in the region between the Ems and Elbe rivers. We have an abundance of clean electricity, available land, a well-developed logistics infrastructure and outstanding companies. This means we have everything we need today and in the future. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

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Stark am Strom

Seit 2005 gibt es eine sehr positive und dynamische wirtschaftliche Entwicklung an der Wesermündung. Im Rahmen einer nachbarschaftlichen Wirtschaftsförderung positioniert sich die Region erfolgreich als Kompetenzzentrum für Wachstums- und Zukunftsbranchen. Im Rahmen eines Pilotprojektes zur Vermarktung der Offshore-Windenergie wurde von den beteiligten Gemeinden, Städten und Landkreisen die Marke "Stark am Strom" entwickelt. Unter diesem Dach haben sich die Stadt Bremerhaven, die niedersächsischen Umlandgemeinden, der Landkreis Cuxhaven, die Stadt Cuxhaven, die Stadt Nordenham und der Landkreis Wesermarsch erstmals gemeinsam im Frühjahr 2011 präsentiert.

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H2BX - The hydrogen pilots

The H2BX association focuses on providing information on the topic of hydrogen and acts as an independent network in Bremerhaven and the region. The association aims to communicate and present the enormous potential of hydrogen to people, companies, institutions and all parties interested in the topic.

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Partnership Environment and Business

The network Partnerschaft Umwelt Unternehmen consists of companies whose business activities show positive effect on the environment which can be quantified and verified in qualitative and quantitative terms. The partnership supports companies in Bremen and Bremerhaven in integrating sustainable business practices profitably into their everyday operations. Through networking, companies are encouraged to combine economic success, social responsibility and the protection of the environment and resources.

umwelt-unternehmen.bremen.de

WAB e.V.

Leading industry association and nationwide contact for the offshore wind industry, the onshore network in the northwest and promoter of the production of "green" hydrogen from wind power.

wab.net

H2InnoNet

The aim of the innovation network is to map the entire hydrogen value chain by networking the relevant players.

h2innonet.eu
Saskia Greiner | © BIS/Jens Meier

Head of business development

Dr. Saskia Greiner