The energy transition cluster
The ‘Renewable Energy and Photovoltaics’ technology field spans the entire supply chain; from research and development to production and sales. There is an emphasis on thin-film photovoltaics, fuel cell development and analysis, the production of hydrogen and energy storage technology. Companies such as Heliocentris, Silicor Materials, SENTECH Instruments or the institute for apparatus engineering (Institut für Gerätebau, ifg) are already benefitting from the unique blend of innovative technology, top-level research and economic promotion.
The leading research institutes for energy technology located at Adlershof are the Helmholtz Centre Berlin (Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, HZB), the Centre of Excellence for Thin-film and Nanotechnology for Photovoltaics (Kompetenzzentrum Dünnschicht- und Nanotechnologie für Photovoltaik, PVcomB), the Leibniz Institute for Crystal Growth (Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung, IKZ), the Institute for Analytical Science (ISAS), the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung, BAM), the German Association for Non-destructive Testing (Deutsche Gesellschaft für zerstörungsfreie Prüfung, DGzfP) and the National Metrology Institute (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, PTB).
Plug&Play: Centre for Photovoltaics and Renewable Energies
The new centre offers a total 8,000 square metres of production, lab and office spaces. One of its main advantages is the flexible layout, thanks to a removable wall system. Workshop spaces are situated behind the large lobby and adjacent canteen. The labs, offices and meeting rooms are on the upper floors. The chemical labs are equipped with non-recirculating air regimes and compressed air supplies. A ground level store provides users with the required gasses. In addition, there are charging points for electric cars, scooters and Pedelecs.
Rudower Chaussee 17
12489 Berlin, Germany