Electro
The electrical industry is one of the industries in Berlin with the highest turnover and number of workers. In addition to large companies, numerous medium-sized industrial companies in the electrical sector are active in Berlin.
A large number of innovative processes and intelligent products have been developed in the capital region in recent years, in such fields as microelectronics, automation, traffic technology, and consumer electronics. The capital has become known as a think tank for the electrical industry thanks to the proximity and interaction between business and research as well as the diverse range of companies based here.
Research and education: the crucial foundation
Berlin is one of the most attractive university cities in Germany. Due to the numerous university research institutions and highly specialised institutes in the city, many students and researchers are drawn to the capital region every year.
Why Berlin?
„Fraunhofer IZM is a global leader in the miniaturization and highly reliable integration of microelectronics. In research, it can build on the extraordinary conditions that Berlin offers. The powerful and unique network we have in Berlin is based on the diverse university and non-university activities up to and including the Microelectronics Germany Research Factory.“
Why Berlin?
„Kieback&Peter is a pioneer in building automation. With individual and innovative solutions, we stand for efficiency, security, and comfort in buildings. We are at home all over the world, but our roots are in Berlin, where our company history began in 1927. In Berlin, new meets old, tradition meets startup. These contrasts create a culture of innovation that drives us to develop smart, networked and sustainable building solutions every day.“
Future orientation and innovation
Energy and environmental technologies have long been an integral part of Berlin's electrical industry. Many companies such as Siemens AG and GE PowerConversion have for years made a decisive contribution to the field of renewable energies with innovative technologies in such fields as power-to-X and wind power. The potential of electromobility is also increasingly being exploited in the capital region. In the field of electromobility, the focus is on topics such as power storage (smart grids), driving (mobility), charging (infrastructure), and networking (Nexus).
Leading international trade fairs such as IFA and Innotrans draw global audiences to the capital region. The annual congresses of the Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie e.V. (ZVEI) and VDE Berlin-Brandenburg regularly offer people involved in the electrical industry a platform for networking and learning about current trends and developments.
