Saxony- Anhalt. German State of Renewable Energy. Finnish-German Energy Day, Helsinki

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1 Saxony- Anhalt German State of Renewable Energy IMG Investment and Marketing Corporation Saxony-Anhalt D Magdeburg IMG 1 Finnish-German Energy Day, Helsinki

2 Saxony-Anhalt: Overview Located in the centre of Germany Capital: Magdeburg Inhabitants: 2,350,000 Major cities: Halle on the Saale river: 240,000 inhabitants Magdeburg: 230,000 inhabitants Dessau: 90,000 inhabitants Attractive region for investments 41 % of the FDI in Eastern Germany has been invested in Saxony-Anhalt Saxony-Anhalt was awarded as an extremely attractive location internationally for companies and investors by US magazine Site Selection (March 2009) IMG 2

3 Saxony-Anhalt: The Core Region for Renewable Energy Approx. 40 % of produced energy power comes from renewable energy resources Thereof 85 % of the energy are produced by wind energy In total 30,000 people are (directly and indirectly) employed in the field of Renewable Energy 2.6 bn. EUR investments in production facilities (Solar, Wind, Biomass) IMG 3

4 Saxony-Anhalt: Solar Valley Highest density of Photovoltaic (PV) value chain activities worldwide abt. 30 manufactures in Si-based and thin-film technologies abt. 80 % of the German production capacity approx. 20 % of the global production capacity Easy access to first-class PV know-how thanks to close R&D cooperation Solar Valley was awarded as an Excellence Cluster of Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research Cell Award 2009 for Saxony-Anhalt s Solar Valley: Solar Valley is the world s best region for manufacturing solar technologies Photovoltaics International Location of PV manufacturer Source: Author s design based on Germany Trade & Invest IMG 4

5 Saxony-Anhalt: Solar Valley Selected PV-manufacturers in Saxony-Anhalt Poly- and monocrystalline solar cells Cadmium-telluride-thin-film technology Crystallin Silicon on Glass thin-film technology CIGS-thin-film technology String Ribbon-technology Amorph Silicon-technology Solar-grade silicon High-precision metallisation screens Supplier of Solar hall systems (VEGA) Supplier of superior quality PV-glass Repowering of Solar Cells Glass-industry (capacities) Guardian 250,000 t/a Silicon Wafers Euroglas 470,000 t/a Cells Modules F-glass 255,000 t/a Thin film Fully integrated Source: Author s design based on Germany Trade & Invest IMG 5

6 Saxony-Anhalt: R&D in the PV-Industry Overall, seven research institutes and universities perform PV-related R&D activities in the region Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaic as one example for solar R&D in Solar Valley with focus on: Crystallisation of solar silicon Thin-Film Long term reliability of solar modules Microstructure Electrical characteristics Crystallization of solar silicon (mc) Testing of mechanical properties of solar cells Until 2013 Federal Government will invest EUR 12 billion in education and Research and Development R&D investment focus on biogas, fuel cells, thin-film technology, offshore multi-megawatt installations and solar conditioning. Long term reliability of solar modules IMG 6

7 Saxony-Anhalt: Leading in the Field of Wind Power More than 10 % of all German wind mills are located in Saxony-Anhalt Abt. 13 % of all wind energy generated in Germany comes from Saxony-Anhalt Share of wind energy on the Net Energy Consumption in Saxony-Anhalt: approx. 48 % (Germany: approx. 9 %) 3,000 Wind energy in Saxony-Anhalt 2,500 MW 2,000 1,500 1, Year Installed load New windmills Installed load above 30 MW Source: Author s design based on DEWI IMG 7

8 Saxony-Anhalt: Best Competences in the Windmill Sector The mechanical engineering sector is traditionally located in Saxony-Anhalt and a strong partner for the Renewable Energy. approx. 180 companies approx. 12,000 employees Numerous companies along the windmill value chain are located in Saxony-Anhalt, e.g.: ENERCON (windmill producer), GSD Group (Windmill towers) EMDE Industrietechnik GmbH (Components for towers) AMBAU GmbH (Sheet welding construction) Drema GmbH (Gearbox parts) Vestas Castings Magdeburg GmbH (Iron foundry) SKET Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH (Iron foundry) Magdeburg Halle Dessau IMG 8

9 Saxony-Anhalt: Biomass The high quality of soils and the good climatic conditions are appreciated internationally Saxony-Anhalt is the German state with the highest number of plant treatment facilities 78 % of the German bioethanol production is located in Saxony-Anhalt Best effective cost structure promotes biomass process industry projects also for industrial biotech processes Approx. 190 Biogas-plants are located in Saxony- Anhalt Cooperation of several companies to build up Bioparks Saxony-Anhalt is the first German state with feed-in of biogas into the grid IMG 9 Biodiesel Sugar companies Fibre processing company Mills (corn) Bioethanol Lubricants Starch company

10 Saxony-Anhalt: E-Mobility Harz.EE-Mobility Harz-Region characterised by Renewable Energy In the Harz-Region Renewable Energy contributes abt. 60 % to power supply Research on optimal use of regional produces Renewable Energy for electric vehicles Controlled feed-in of Renewable Energy into the Smart Grid Research on the possibility to ensure a reliable and stable power supply operation with a Smart Grid For the project twenty Audi A2 will be especially equipped to electric drive IMG 10

11 Saxony-Anhalt: E-Mobility Institute for Competence in Automobility Joint project of the University of Magdeburg and the Innovation and Founder Centre in Magdeburg Aim is to bundle the expertise for creation of automotive innovations Research Focus: Alternative drive systems Lightweight automotive E-Mobility including fuel cells and energy storage Beginning of the project: 2009 Opening of the institute: IMG 11

12 Saxony-Anhalt: Development Subsidies Investments The highest EU subsidy rate Up to 50 % for small businesses Up to 40 % for medium-sized businesses Up to 30 % for large businesses Staff Up to 50 % subsidies for staff training Free customised training according to your requirements Guarantees Guarantees for up to 70 % of investment loans R&D Development of new or innovative products and methods Industrial research: 50% to 80 %* Experimental Development: 35 % to 60 %* * depending on company s size IMG 12

13 IMG: A Full Range of Investment Services Factors relevant to your industry are analyzed and provided for your review Provision of information relevant to the location Joint task subsidies, staff training Guarantees and loan programs Idea Business Case and Project Planning Support in planning and implementation Organization of visits to successful businesses in Saxony-Anhalt Location Consultancy Selection of investor-specific locations Financial Consultancy Establishing contact with banks Scheduling of bank appointments Authority Management Support with applications Investment Location visits Support in purchasing and lease negotiations Concrete location offers within 24 hrs Ensuring deadlines are met Support with approval procedures + After-settlement Service Follow-up support Identification of local service providers for construction and operating phases Support with subsequent investments Problem-recognition and problem-solving even in the start-up phase IMG 13

14 Thank you for your Attention Investment and Marketing Corporation Saxony-Anhalt Am Alten Theater Magdeburg Germany Markus Müller Regional Manager Europe Telephone: +49-(0) markus.mueller@img-sachsen-anhalt.de Our Terms of Service We are a state-owned consultancy firm and would like to be judged according to our claim to support you with the best possible service in a professional and client-oriented manner. We provide free, committed and extensive support to help you carry out your project in Saxony-Anhalt. We are happy to conclude a service agreement with you for comprehensive activities in order to settle what you need from us as well as the type, scope and time frame of our services. We depend on the support of our partners in businesses, locations, and authorities for our services. We document and examine the information and data we obtain from them to the best of our knowledge and conscience. However, please understand that we cannot guarantee this information is complete and accurate. As we cannot provide tax or legal advice, it is up to you as the investor to deal with issues such as these. Liability on our part must therefore be excluded - except, of course, in cases of intent or gross negligence. IMG 14