The Science Park Gelsenkirchen is located in the centre of The Ruhr – Europe’s leading energy region. The discovery and exploitation of rich coal resources in the 19th century was the foundation for the growth of The Ruhr - an industrial region with a population of today five million people. In further developing its traditional energy competence, the Ruhr has become an international leader in the research, development, production and dissemination of new and renewable energy technologies. The Science Park Gelsenkirchen is both a symbol and a catalyst of this development.

A symbol because of its spectacular architecture and the use of latest energy technologies: The 210 kW solar power plant on the roof of the technology centre was the largest of its type at the time built in 1995. A catalyst because of the manifold activities carried out here to support the transition to clean energies. Science Park Gelsenkirchen has become a major venue for energy-related events like conferences and trade fairs. It is a starting point for a large number of international visitors and expert delegations exploring the competencies of the energy region Ruhr, for example in the framework of guided tours. The operating company of The Science Park – Wissenschaftspark Gelsenkirchen GmbH – itself is engaged in this process through its Project Group on Future Energies. All this makes Science Park Gelsenkirchen a perfect location for energy companies to get started or to expand business.

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