German Energy Agency
Your guide to get together with
“renewables – Made in Germany”
Promoting the expansion of renewable energy
with German companies
www.renewables-made-in-germany.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
About “renewables – Made in Germany” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Networking & Business Opportunities in your Country . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Business Information & Contact Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Trade Fair Participations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
dena Renewable Energy Solutions Programme (RES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Renewable Energy Project Development Programme (PDP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Online Business Platform www.RenewablesB2B.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Networking & Business Opportunities in Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fact-finding Missions to Germany for Key Opinion Leaders and Companies . . . . 11
Manager Training Programme “Fit for Partnership with Germany” . . . . . . . . . 12
Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ordering Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Technology Exhibition: Poster Exhibition with accompanying Brochure . . . . . . 14
Catalogue and USB Flash Drive: Information on Technologies,
Suppliers, Products and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Catalogue: Renewable Energy Solutions for Off-grid Applications . . . . . . . . . 16
DVD: A Film about the Advantages of Renewable Energy Technologies . . . . . . 17
Further Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Internet Portal: News and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Personal Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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ABOUT “RENEWABLES – MADE IN GERMANY”
About “renewables – Made in Germany”
What are the different phases of energy
transition? What role will sustainable
energy play in the future? Questions
such as these dominate political debates
around the globe. In view of rising energy
prices and the challenges posed by climate
change, the topic of renewable energies
is nowadays one of the most important
subjects on the political stage. Renewable
energies will play a significant role in the
energy mix of the future.
As a result of the consistent and early
promotion of renewable energies in Germany, many German companies possess
valuable long-term experience in the
realization of both domestic and interna-
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tional projects and in the development of
customised solutions.
The “renewables – Made in Germany”
brand represents innovative, practical and
efficient technologies and services which
use renewable energy sources in a variety
of ways, ranging from rural electrification to industrial-scale power stations.
“renewables – Made in Germany” also
contribute significantly to climate protection promoting the worldwide acceptance
and use of renewable energies.
It is the official aim of the German government to make a significant contribution to
international climate protection. There-
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ABOUT “RENEWABLES – MADE IN GERMANY”
fore, the government has been actively
supporting the worldwide dissemination
of cutting-edge German renewable energy
technology and know-how since 2002.
The transfer of renewable energy expertise, the promotion of foreign trade and
the facilitation of international development cooperation are part of the “renewables – Made in Germany” initiative.
Chambers of Industry and Commerce
(DIHK), the Federal Office of Economics
and Export Control (BAFA), the Deutsche
Gesell­schaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH as well as relevant
industry associations and other partners.
The aim of this brochure is to introduce
you to “renewables – Made in Germany”
flagship projects and to inform you about
networking and business opportunities.
It also gives you an overview of free publications available upon request via mail.
Coordinated and financed by the German
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs
and Energy (BMWi), the initiative is
implemented in cooperation with partner
organizations such as the Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) – the German
For further information, please visit
Energy Agency, the Association of German www.renewables-made-in-germany.com
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NETWORKING & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR COUNTRY
Networking & Business Opportunities
in your Country
Business Information & Contact Events
Are you looking for first-hand information about German renewable energy
technology and face-to-face contact with
experienced German companies in the
renewables industry? The German Chambers of Commerce are an important point
of contact in establishing business ties
with German companies. As part of the
“renewables – Made in Germany” initiative, the German Chamber network, with
130 offices worldwide, organises visits
of German business representatives to
all parts of the world. The programme
includes a one-day seminar showcasing
the expertise and the latest renewable
energy technologies from Germany.
Make use of this opportunity to link up
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with German companies from the renewables industry: Get in touch with the German Chamber of Commerce in your country today!
For an overview of upcoming “renewables – Made in Germany” business trips,
please visit: www.renewables-made-ingermany.com. If you are interested in
attending one of these events or require
more information, please contact the relevant German Chamber of Commerce in
your country.
All locations of the German Chambers of
Commerce (AHK) can be found at:
www.ahk.de
NETWORKING & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR COUNTRY
Renewable Energy Asia 2014, Bangkok, Thailand
Trade Fair Participations
Meet with German renewable energy
companies and learn more about renewable energy technologies at leading trade
fairs every year all over the world.
At the “renewables – Made in Germany”
exhibition stand of the German Federal
Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
(BMWi), experts lecture on renewable
energy and energy efficiency. Visitors can
learn about state-of-the-art technologies
and discover various reference projects.
You may discuss face-to-face with our
experts and learn about German technologies, expertise and long-term experience.
A list of the upcoming trade fairs presenting German renewable energy technologies and expertise is available on the
Internet at www.renewables-made-ingermany.com. Visit the official German
community stand to speak directly with
representatives from German companies
and other experts. We look forward to
seeing you there!
The Trade Fair Participation Programme
is carried out by the Federal Ministry for
Economic Affairs and Energy.
For further information, please visit:
www.renewables-made-in-germany.com
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NETWORKING & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR COUNTRY
Donauer Solartechnik Vertriebs GmbH
dena Renewable Energy Solutions Programme (RES)
Projects of the dena RES Programme are
carried out worldwide and serve as flagship projects for renewable energy expertise in the fields of solar, wind, water,
geothermal and biotechnology. All of the
systems designed and implemented under
this programme demonstrate the flexibility of German renewable energy technology and know-how while working under
local conditions and meeting discerning
user-specific requirements.
The programme, coordinated by dena,
brings together growing international
demand for German renewable energy
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technology and German companies with
an interest in and the capacity to access
attractive international markets. The close
coordination of dena ensures the installation of unique, customised systems.
Furthermore, dena initiates and oversees
the transfer of the specific technology and
application know-how. Since 2004, 54
dena projects, in the area of solar technology, have been realised worldwide.
For further information, please visit:
www.renewables-made-in-germany.com
NETWORKING & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR COUNTRY
Renewable Energy Project Development Programme (PDP)
By facilitating business partnerships and
the exchange of experience and expertise
between German and local companies,
PDP forms a vital basis for sustainable
market development.
PDP offers:
■Information trips for international
business partners and decision-ma­
kers to Germany
■Project identification and business
trips for German companies to developing and emerging countries in
cooperation with the German Chambers of Commerce
■ Sector-specific market analyses
■Technical trainings and workshops in
developing and emerging countries
■Policy advice for sustainable
investments.
GIZ
Establishing business partnerships for
sustainable market development
The Renewable Energy Project Development Programme (PDP) implemented by
the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Inter­natio­
nale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the promotion of renewable energy
technologies as a feasible alternative to
conventional power generation in emerging and developing countries.
PDP is implemented in close cooperation
with the German Chambers of Commerce
(AHK), so that German and international
companies and decision ­makers can benefit from broad expertise and an extensive
business network.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Phone: +49 (0) 30 33 84 24 253
E-mail: pep-southeastasia@giz.de,
pdp-sub-saharan-africa@giz.de
Web: www.giz.de/Projektentwicklungsprogramm
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NETWORKING & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR COUNTRY
Online Business Platform www.RenewablesB2B.com
The multilingual online business platform
www.RenewablesB2B.com is a platform
for renewable energy sources and energy
efficiency worldwide. Designed primarily
as a virtual marketplace to facilitate international business, the platform’s centrepiece, the electronic marketplace, offers
a unique set of web-based instruments
aimed at accelerating and simplifying
business processes along the entire
supply chain.
www.RenewablesB2B.com also provides
valuable information about international
markets. Companies from the renewable
energy sector benefit from using the
platform as an easy tool to obtain sectorspecific information and as a personalised
business and advertisement platform.
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Further, the site offers an international
directory of companies in the renewable
energy sector. The information presented
is available in multiple languages.
www.RenewablesB2B.com is an initiative of the bilateral German Chambers of
Commerce, coordinated by the GermanHellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Each bilateral German Chamber
of Commerce acts as an information provider for its host country market.
German-Hellenic Chamber of
Industry & Commerce
Phone: +30 23 10 32 7-733
Fax: +30 23 10 32 7-737
E-mail: info@renewablesb2b.com
Web: www.RenewablesB2B.com
NETWORKING & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN GERMANY
Networking & Business Opportunities
in Germany
Fact-finding Missions to Germany for Key Opinion Leaders
and Companies
Our fact-finding missions are specifically
designed for people who make and influence decisions, including government
policymakers, administrative authorities,
opinion leaders and entrepreneurs.
The objective is to enable them to gather
first-hand information on German renewable energy technologies.
of promoting the transfer of knowledge,
particularly with regard to solutions and
technologies. This knowledge can be of
tremendous value, particularly when policy decisions about energy technologies
need to be made or tenders for services
need to be issued in the near future. Aside
from your own travel expenses, participation is free of charge.
These missions will provide you with upto-date expertise as well as opportunities
for on-site visits with providers to view
examples of concrete, applied solutions in
the field of renewable energies. You will
benefit from a comprehensive information For further information, please visit:
and visitor programme with the purpose
www.renewables-made-in-germany.com
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NETWORKING & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN GERMANY
The bilateral Manager Training Programme
of the Federal Ministry for Economic
Affairs and Energy is an element of Germany’s foreign economic policy. According to the motto “Fit for Partnership with
Germany”, the programme prepares executives from 16 countries in Asia, Eastern
Europe, North Africa and Latin America
for business relations and economic
cooperation with German companies –
with success on both sides. It promotes
in particular small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs) interested in doing
business with German companies from
different branches.
Participating managers are able to benefit
from the programme by the following
factors:
■ Establish contacts with potential
business partners in Germany
■Acquire management skills and skills
for international cooperation, i. e.
intercultural, negotiating, project
management skills.
Special focus: Renewable energies
In general the Manager Training Programme is open to managers from all
branches. In addition it offers a training
and cooperation programme with special
focus on renewable energies. Here, participants can learn more about the latest
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GIZ
Manager Training Programme “Fit for Partnership with Germany”
technologies in the field of solar, wind,
bio, geothermal and hydroelectric power
and ways in which they are used. And they
get in touch with leading German companies in that field. In 2014 executives from
Egypt and Vietnam took part in that specialized programme. It is implemented by
the Deutsche Gesell­schaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
For further information, please visit:
www.managerprogramme.com or
www.renewables-made-in-germany.com
PUBLICATIONS
German Embassy Reykjavik
Publications
“renewables – Made in Germany” publications are free of charge. The following
publications are currently available:
■Technology Exhibition:
Poster Exhibition with
accompanying Brochure
■Catalogue and USB Flash Drive:
Information on Technologies, Suppliers, Products and Services
■Catalogue: Renewable Energy Solutions for Off-grid Applications
■DVD: A Film about the Advantages of
Renewable Energy Technologies
■Image Brochure: Your Guide to get
together with “renewables – Made in
Germany”.
Ordering publications
Please contact:
Tel: +49 (0) 30 - 72 61 65-600
Fax: + 49 (0) 30 - 72 61 65-699
E-mail: renewables@dena.de
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PUBLICATIONS
Technology Exhibition:
Poster Exhibition with accompanying Brochure
(English, French, Spanish, Russian)
RENEWABLE ENERGY
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Power generation
The efficient and climate-friendly use of energy carriers
is becoming more and more important. Increased use of
renewable energy and alternative concepts for energy generation is especially important in buildings since a large
proportion of the final energy consumption of a country
is used to generate power and heat. German providers
of products and services have long-term experience in
renewable energy and efficient building technology. Fully
automatic pellet heaters, solar thermal systems for heat
generation or air-conditioning, heat pumps that use geothermal energy near the surface for heating and photovoltaic modules for generating power from sunlight can
be meaningfully linked within buildings in ways that will
greatly reduce the annual energy consumption.
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Photovoltaics (PV) now provide an independent, flexible
and efficient energy supply for many buildings. Areas
of application for photovoltaics can be expanded in the
future through progress in organic photovoltaics (OPV),
which are based on organic LED (OLED) technology. OPV
solar cells are flexible and wafer thin and as such, should
be able to be used on windows, large building façades or
for mobile phone charging devices. PV systems integrated into buildings offer the opportunity for more visually
attractive and less conspicuous building integration. They
often also feature additional benefits: For example, wooden shutters that face the sun and are equipped with PV
strips can generate power as well as protect the building
from the sun and extreme heat build-up. It is also possible
to integrate PV into the façade or roof, where the system
can also insulate the building.
The simultaneous generation of power and heat is possible using combined heat and power plants (CHP plants)
which run on the basis of renewable energies such as biogas or biodiesel. In CHP plants, a motor drives a generator
for power generation; the waste heat generated is used for
space and water heating. If the combined power and heat
generation occurs in a compact, decentralised plant and
not in a large combined heat and power plant, then these
are referred to as cogeneration units. Micro cogeneration
units are suitable for use in houses. They cover the lowest capacity segment of combined heat and power plants
(0.8–10 kWel) and are sometimes referred to as ‘powergenerating heating systems’. These systems are used to
supply heat and power to individual properties and are
primarily suited for use in detached houses and apartment buildings as well as in small commercial properties.
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they can meet the base load requirement for powering and
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Currently, a significant proportion of the PV power generated in households is fed into the grid. However, if the
PV system is provided with an intelligent energy management system and/or a means of storing the energy, selfgenerated power can be even better used for own consumption. This makes it possible to have an electricity
supply independent of the grid and to be free from the rising costs of power based on conventional energy carriers.
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power, e.g. to commercial or agricultural buildings as well
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The goal of the technology exhibition
“renewables – Made in Germany” is to
draw worldwide attention to the possible
applications of renewable energies. At
the fore of the exhibition is an overview
of renewable energies technology with a
special focus on the strengths of German
suppliers and systems solutions. The exhibition presents the advantages of various
technologies, explains their functions,
indicates various possible applications
and documents the specific expertise of
German companies. 26 charts, which are
updated yearly, are available in English,
French, Spanish and Russian.
The exhibition’s main points of focus are
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The information in the exhibition is also
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Catalogue and USB Flash Drive:
Information on Technologies, Suppliers, Products and Services
(English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic)
German Energy Agency
Energy supply with
renewables – Made in Germany
Information on technologies, suppliers, products and services
2014 / 2015 edition
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The “renewables – Made in Germany”
catalogue and USB flash drive published
by dena ­present an overview of German
renewable energy industries and companies providing international markets
with an extensive range of products and
services in the solar, wind and bioenergy
sectors as well as geothermal, hydropower
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This promotion guide contains full contact details of the companies featured as
well as of German industry associations
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PUBLICATIONS
Catalogue: Renewable Energy Solutions for
Off-grid Applications
(English, French, Spanish)
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form of collector is the unglazed plastic absorber: black
plastic mats which are typically used to heat the water in
swimming pools. They reach temperatures from 30 – 50°C
and can contribute to reducing the running costs of the
swimming pool. Flat-plate collectors usually operate at
temperatures ranging from 60 – 90°C. Air collectors heat
air and are usually used to heat buildings or dry agricultural products directly without intermediate storage. Integrating air-water-heat exchangers can also enable these
systems to heat water. Evacuated tube collectors achieve
even higher temperatures and efficiency factors. Depending on the site, a well-designed water heating system can
deliver 60 – 80 per cent of heat requirements.
diameter of 7.13 metres and a rated power of 10 kilowatts, which is
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Solar cookers
Solar cookers concentrate the energy from solar radiation
at the focal point of a parabolic reflector. Concentrating the
sunbeams creates high temperatures at the focal point,
where a pot or pan can be placed to cook or fry food. Solar
cookers have the advantage that they save on both firewood and the time needed to collect firewood. However,
the cooker can only be used during the day, from around
an hour after sunrise to an hour before sunset.
If energy needs are greater (e.g. community or large kitchens) and there is a physical separation between the kitchen
and the reflectors, the reflectors can be used to generate
steam which is conducted into the kitchen. The reflectors
can be made to track the sun through the day using a photovoltaic control. The steam also serves as a storage medium.
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The trilingual (English, French, Spanish)
catalogue, published by dena and issued
under the “renewables – Made in Germany” logo, supports the development of
alternative energy supply systems using
renewable energy in regions without grid
power or connected to an unreliable grid.
It informs about the capability and possible applications of off-grid renewables
and describes suitable technologies as
well as the parameters necessary for successful project realisation.
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vent s’élevant à 11 mètres par seconde (24,6 mph ou 21,4 nœuds).
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system arrangements are possible.
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Small and mini hydroelectric power plants use the power
of flowing water in streams and rivers to generate electricity. Some configurations require high head heights (a vertical drop of at least 10 – 20 metres), whilst others are
designed for the slower flow rate of rivers. There is no
international consensus on the definition of small hydropower (SHP). In Germany, plants generating output of up
to 1 MW are deemed to be small hydropower. In China,
small hydropower can refer to outputs of up to 25 MW, in
India up to 15 MW and in Sweden to plants of up to
1.5 MW. A total output capacity of up to 10 MW has become
the generally recognised upper limit for small hydropower
as established by the European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA). Systems of up to 5 kW are generally designated as mini hydroelectric power plants. Off-grid systems
generally have an installed output of up to 300 kW; however, larger systems are possible.
Voici comment se présente une installation micro-hydraulique type.
La chute d’eau située entre le bassin d’arrivée et la centrale électrique,
où se trouve le groupe de turbogénératrices, fournit de l’énergie. De
nombreuses autres dispositions s’appliquant à ce système sont possibles.
Estructura de una típica central hidráulica pequeña. La energía
se consigue a través de la altura de caída del agua de la cuenca de
entrada a la sala de máquinas, en la que se encuentra la turbina del
generador. Existen múltiples disposiciones de sistema posibles.
Hydropower
Hydroelectric power plants can reliably generate low-cost
electricity over a period of more than 100 years. Their high
degree of operational and supply reliability allow fossil fuel
costs to be circumvented in the long term and provide a
cost-effective way of securing a basic electricity supply.
Depending on the type, hydroelectric power plants can
store energy and supply electricity quickly on demand.
They reduce dependence on and the risks of energy
imports and form the basis for economic development in
regions without a comprehensive energy supply.
“The small-scale hydro power plant for off-grid
operation is the basis for the development in this
region, particularly for reducing urban migration,
and in the long term, the spur for expanding a
national supply network.”
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Hydro Division, OSSBERGER GmbH + Co
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German solar thermal energy companies have many years
of comprehensive experience in producing, planning and
building solar heating systems and their components. The
German solar thermal industry is a global leader.
This wind turbine in Yzeron / Rhone Alpes, France, has a rotor
achieved at a nominal wind speed of 11.0 metres per second (24.6 mph
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power house, where the generator turbine is located. Many other
With solar-aided cooling, the heat captured via solar
collectors is used to power the cooling equipment. This
technology can be used to reduce the power consumption
and air-conditioning costs on a long-term basis. However,
at present the installation costs are still higher than those
for conventional cooling systems.
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In regions currently lacking an extensive power grid, installing a hydroelectric power plant as the centre of a stand-alone
system can support the economic revival of the entire region.
It is also easy to connect the system to the public grid.
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If there are suitable water courses, the costs of generating
electricity using hydropower are generally lower than for
small wind power or photovoltaics. The majority of the
costs for a mini hydroelectric power plant are not for the
turbine generator, but for the measures to develop the project (building water courses, laying pipes, building the reservoir). Various types of turbine are available depending
on the head height and the flow rate. A professional site
analysis that looks at the expected amount of precipitation,
for example, is essential. The Pelton turbine is tried and
tested for use with low-output hydropower. It can be suc-
cessfully used with drops ranging from 7 m to over 200 m.
For even smaller drops, water wheels or propellers freely
positioned in the flow can be used.
The construction of small hydroelectric power plants is
much less invasive in nature than the construction of large
hydroelectric power plants. In most cases, only a small
proportion of the water in the course of the river is used
and it is fed back into the river once it has passed the turbine. Nevertheless, legal provisions relating to the protection of bodies of water, nature and the landscape must be
taken into account when planning the plant and effective
environmental design and offset measures may be implemented, e.g. waterways for fish and other micro-organisms
(fish ladders) or improving biodiversity in the plant’s storage reservoir (e.g. by laying rock beds).
German companies have been developing, installing and
operating hydroelectric power plants for over 100 years.
This extensive experience forms the basis for the excellent
quality of German products. Hydroelectric power plants
designed and produced by German companies can provide
outputs ranging from a few kilowatts up to several megawatts. German technology is also being used in many projects currently in planning all over the world.
Custom hydroelectric power plants are available from
OSSBERGER GmbH + Co.
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Specialty providers of the German renewable energy industry and their business
activities are featured. This is complemented by a comprehensive directory
of German off-grid renewable energy
providers.
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DVD: A Film about the Advantages of
Renewable Energy Technologies
(English, French, Spanish, Arabic)
The film
The “renewables – Made in Germany”
film shows the various ways of generating
renewable energy as well as the current
related technologies, the comprehensive
range of services and the collective expertise of German companies. The main
focus is on the transferability of German
technologies and the different ways of
applying these technologies.
Besides the full version, the DVD contains
five separate technology chapters that
can be shown to specific target groups at
international events.
The film is available in English, Spanish,
French and Arabic.
The target groups
The target groups include audiences at
trade fairs and conferences, private sector
and policy decision-makers, university
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