Structural Change

The Energy-Producing Regions of the Future: Central German Coalfield

Home to many companies in the fields of chemicals, hydrogen, renewable energies, and bioeconomy, central Germany has extensive potential for sustainable value creation and resource-saving products.


Region

Halle/Leipzig

Cities

Halle, Leipzig

Area

10,500 km²

Population

2 million

Industries & competencies

  • Bioeconomy/biotechnology
  • Chemicals
  • Energy and environmental technology
  • Microelectronics
  • Optics
  • Hydrogen
  • Plastics and printing technology

Companies

  • Amazon Distribution GmbH
  • BMW AG
  • DHL Europa Hub
  • Porsche Leipzig GmbH
  • Volkswagen Automobile GmbH

Living Labs

“GreenHydroChem”

Centers of excellence

Three Max Planck Institutes, two Fraunhofer Institutes, two Helmholtz Centers, five Leibniz Institutes, three ZUSE Institutes, and the German Biomass Research Center (DBFZ) number among the drivers of the local economy.

  • German Biomass Research Center (DBFZ)
  • Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ)


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