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North Rhine-Westphalia: From Grey to Green

May 20, 2020

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Essen in North Rhine-Westphalia was once the epicenter of the coal and steel industries in Germany. Today, the Ruhr region is powering Germany’s energy revolution, and Essen’s green energy cluster has become a hotspot for innovative energy solutions.

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North Rhine-Westphalia: From Grey to Green

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