The energy transition cluster
The Energy Cluster Adlershof is making substantial contributions to the Energiewende, Germany’s transition to clean energy. The ‘Renewable Energy and Photovoltaics’ technology field spans the entire supply chain; from research and development to sales and production. There is an emphasis on thin-film photovoltaics, perovskite solar cells, fuel cell development and analysis, the production of hydrogen and energy storage technology. Companies such as budatec, Graforce Hydro or Home Power Solutions (HPS) are already benefitting from the unique blend of innovative technology, top-level research and economic promotion.
The leading research institutes for energy technology located at Adlershof are the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) with the Competence Centre Photovoltaics Berlin (PVcomB), the Leibniz Institute for Crystal Growth (Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung, IKZ), the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung, BAM), the German Association for Non-destructive Testing (Deutsche Gesellschaft für zerstörungsfreie Prüfung, DGzfP) and the National Metrology Institute (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, PTB).
How we can realise a 100% renewable energy supply and transform both energy systems and mobility are research topics at the Reiner Lemoine Institute. The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) is also researching the traffic turnaround in Adlershof.
Centre for Photovoltaics and Renewable Energies (ZPV)
The Centre for Photovoltaics and Renewable Energies (ZPV) at Johann-Hittorf-Strasse offers a total 8,000 square metres of production, lab and office spaces. One of its main advantages is the flexible layout, thanks to a removable wall system. Workshop spaces are situated behind the large lobby and adjacent canteen. The labs, offices and meeting rooms are on the upper floors. The chemical labs are equipped with non-recirculating air regimes and compressed air supplies. A ground level store provides users with the required gases. In addition, there are charging points for electric cars, scooters and Pedelecs.
Minus 30%: How can a technology park become energy efficient?
To answer this question, an integrated energy concept is being implemented in the neighbourhood. The primary energy consumption shall be reduced by improving and linking buildings and facilities, using waste heat and open heat grids, and introducing intelligent supply mains and renewable energies. This makes Adlershof the only large residential, technology and science quarter in Germany with such a project to date. This makes the site a model for other large technology and business locations at both national and international level. The Adlershof energy project is also an important building block for Berlin's overarching energy strategy.
The Adlershof Technology Centres were largely financed with funding from the GRW — Joint Task of Improving Regional Economic Structure and from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Contact
WISTA Management GmbH
Zentrum für Photovoltaik und Erneuerbare Energien (ZPV)
Heiner Pettan
WISTA Management GmbH
Real Estate Team
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