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Garzweiler surface mine with wind turbines in background, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Garzweiler surface mine with wind turbines in background, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany | © GettyImages/Westend61/Frank Röder

Coalfields: The Energy-Producing Regions of the Future

For decades, coal mining was an important industry that contributed a great deal to the production of energy in many countries including Germany. The country has now taken legal steps to ensure that coal is phased out by 2038 at the latest, in order to allow Germany to achieve its goal of fully carbon-neutral energy production.

Phasing out coal will give companies in Germany and around the world the historic opportunity to use environmentally friendly innovation to help shape structural change in these regions. The German Federal Government is investing up to EUR 40 billion to facilitate this unparalleled structural change by 2038.

Four coalfield regions – numerous investment opportunities for companies. You can find the most important information about the four coalfield regions here. Please click the plus sign.

Our short Energieregionen der Zukunft (“Energy-Producing Regions of the Future”) video provides you with exciting insights into how the energy sectors in each region are laying the groundwork for the future of energy.

Overview of Germany's Coal and Opencast Mining Regions

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Eastern Germany / Structural Change

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Structural Change and Phasing Out Coal

Germany has set itself an ambitious goal as part of its transition to renewable energies: a complete transformation of its energy sources.

Read about the goals Germany is pursuing and how investors can benefit from them.

Real-World Laboratories of the Energy Transition - Map and Profiles (German)

Strukturstärkungsgesetz (Structural Improvement Act) of the German Federal Government (German)

Coal mine

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Markets Germany

From coal to innovation: In our Markets Germany publication, you can read about how Germany is investing in the energy-producing regions of the future, as well as the opportunities these regions offer for investors.

Rising from the Slag Heap

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Markets Germany

Germany will phase out coal-based power generation by 2038 at the latest. The German Federal Government is making an enormous effort to put the focus on clean energies in coal-producing regions. In our Markets Germany publication, you can read about how Germany is preparing its economy for a life after coal.

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The Bundesverband Deutscher Braunkohlen-Industrie-Verein e.V. (Federal Association of the German Lignite Industry) provides an overview of the four coalfield regions with brief information on their history and development (German only)

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Incentive Programs

Germany offers numerous incentives for foreign investors. Find out how your investment project can benefit from public funding.

Saale-Elster Talbrücke | Saale-Elster Viaduct in Germany

Saale-Elster Talbrücke | Saale-Elster Viaduct in Germany | © Luca Abbiento

Structural Change in Germany

Take advantage of Germany’s regions of structural change and learn about areas of untapped potential where you can expand and grow your business sustainably.