Energy

Berlin Energy and Climate Protection Programme 2030

On January 25, 2018, the Berlin House of Representatives adopted the Berlin Energy and Climate Protection Programme 2030 (BEK 2030). The initiative was led by the Senate Department for Urban Mobility, Transport, Climate Action, and Environment. This program is a key part of Berlin’s plan to become carbon-neutral by 2050.

BEK 2030 outlines strategies and measures for all relevant sectors in the city, including energy supply, buildings and urban development, industry, transportation, and private households. The program promotes renewable energy, public transport, reduced car dependency, and the expansion of green spaces, among other sustainability efforts.

In addition, BEK 2030 integrates strategies and measures to adapt to climate change. The program’s implementation progress and detailed information are accessible through the monitoring system, diBEK.

Green Energy startups in Berlin

Berlin is home to many green energy startups focused on making sustainable living more accessible.

One of the largest is “Enpal”, which describes itself as building the largest energy movement in Europe. Its goal is to make green and affordable energy accessible to everyone. The company primarily provides solar panels for limitless green energy and offers smart home integration through an app. This solution can reduce dependence on electricity companies by up to 85%.

The second largest green energy startup is “Zolar”, which also specializes in solar panels. To date, the company has helped save 52,546 tons of CO2, produced 125 million kWh of clean electricity, and conserved 80,381 tons of coal. Zolar’s mission is to make renewable energy as easy as possible for everyone.

In addition to these, Berlin is home to many other businesses working in the same field. All of them focus on providing ecological, sustainable, and renewable energy solutions for people in Germany and across Europe. Startups such as “Enapter”, “ecoworks”, “Ostrom”, and “Sunhero” are among those leading the way.