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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about German energy solutions? Would you like to know how to meet German companies through the programmes of the German Energy Solutions Initiative? Our FAQ provides answers to the most commonly asked questions.
If you cannot find an answer to your question, please do not hesitate to contact us using the contact form.
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German Energy Solutions Initiative: Key questions and answers
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The transfer of energy expertise, the promotion of foreign trade and the facilitation of international development cooperation are part of the German Energy Solutions Initiative.
We offer:
- networking and business opportunities both in your country and in Germany
- showcasing of reference projects
- capacity building
For more information about our services, please see here.
The initiative creates benefits for Germany and the participating countries by:
- boosting global interest in sustainable energy solutions
- encouraging the use of renewables, energy efficiency technologies, smart grids and storage technologies
- improving economic, technical and political cooperation between Germany and partner countries
- generating jobs in Germany and abroad
Coordinated and financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), the initiative is implemented in cooperation with partners such as the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (the AHKs), the German Energy Agency (dena), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and further international project partners and service providers.
You can find a full list of our partners here.
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Browse our website
On our website we provide detailed information about climate-friendly energy solutions - made in Germany.
The section entitled ‘Energy Solutions’ has a number of articles, which give you an overview of the various technologies and their fields of application:
- Energy Generation
- Energy infrastructure
- Energy efficiency in buildings
- Energy efficiency in industry
- Energy efficiency in transport
The section ‘News from Germany’ provides the latest information about new developments regarding climate-friendly energy solutions from Germany. Check out the media room, where you will be able to download additional interesting publications.
You can also search our company data base for suppliers of energy solutions and contact them directly.
If you are interested in meeting German suppliers of climate-friendly energy solutions in person, register for one-day seminars as part of our AHK trade missions, visit the German Pavilion at an energy trade show in your region, or come on one of our fact-finding missions to Germany. If you are interested in attending an event, you will find the dates and locations in our events calendar.
Participate in our capacity building programmes
If you are interested in expanding your knowledge on climate-friendly energy solutions, register for a training session or the innovation seminars organised as part of our capacity building programme. You can find more details in our events calender.
Take a look at German flagship projects
The dena Renewable Energy Solutions Programme and our technology show cases are designed to facilitate the implementation of global flagship projects and to allow you to experience German energy solutions locally. You will find a list of all of our current international flagship projects around the world on our website.
Contact our partners
In our list of partners you will find relevant institutions and business associations that you may contact for further information on all matters related to specific technologies or industries.
Learn about the German energy transition
In addition to this, you can also visit the website of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action to access more general information about the German energy transition.
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Find and meet German business partners at our events
At various events and activities you can meet potential German business partners. These events include one-day seminars hosted in your country and visits to your company by German companies on a business trip to your country as well as energy trade fairs in your region.
By participating in a fact-finding mission to Germany or in our capacity building activities, e.g. innovation seminars and German training weeks, you can experience climate-friendly energy solutions made in Germany in action, and forge contacts with potential German business partners.
If you are based in Sub-Saharan Africa, South or Southeast Asia or the Middle East you can also benefit from the activities we organise under our Project Development Programme (PDP).
For current dates, locations and all further information on our events, please consult the events calendar. Register for our newsletter to receive regular updates about our global events and activities.
Find German Business partners in our online data base
You can also use our online data base to find German companies and energy solutions by searching for company profiles or specific projects implementing climate-friendly energy solutions in your country.
Contact the local bilateral chamber of commerce
The bilateral chambers of commerce and industry worldwide can establish contacts with German companies in your country.
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The events scheduled as part of our programmes are listed in our calendar.
Here, the specific contact details are provided for each event. In most cases, your contact is based at the local bilateral Chamber of Industry and Commerce and will provide you all the information about the event and the registration process.
For general questions about the German Energy Solutions Initiative, please use the contact form. Your query will be processed by the Coordination Office of the German Energy Solutions Initiative.
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Consult our list of global flagship projects
In the profiles of global flagship projects implemented with German energy solutions you can find the technical specifications for each project.
For more detailed information about a certain product or supplier, please contact the German company indicated in the project profile directly. We support you in identifying and contacting German suppliers of climate-friendly energy solutions.
Contact companies listed in our online data base
You will find a data base of German companies on our website, which you can search for company profiles or for specific projects implementing climate-friendly energy solutions in your country.
Participate in our events
We host events worldwide, where you can meet German suppliers of products and services.
Contact the local bilateral chamber of commerce
The bilateral chambers of commerce and industry worldwide can establish contacts with German companies in your country.
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