Cottbus Business

Here, this topic covers research, development and production. The identification of this region with this industry is clearly stated in the motto: “Cottbus - Energy from the east”.

Location profile

• All major power suppliers in the new German States can be found within a 200 km periphery of Cottbus e.g.
• Vattenfall, LMBV or EnviaM. Important coal production, energy production, transformation and distribution as well as recultivation give the region
• multiple research and development advantages concerning energy and environment
• A main point of research at the Brandenburg Technical University (BTU Cottbus) focuses on the range of “energy-efficient systems”
• including research and development in; energy policy, power station planning and operation, energy sources, energy production, thermo-dynamics, regenerative forms of energy, environmental protection and organization of mining industry landscapes
• Training from outstanding specialists at the BTU Cottbus is available particularly in the mechanical engineering, electro-technology, industrial engineering (Faculty 3) and environmental sciences and process engineering (Faculty 4)
• There are numerous networks and initiatives concerning energy and environment in the Cottbus region together with the best promotional possibilities in Europe