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Naturstrom AG: The Sustainable Energy Provider
editNaturstrom AG, founded on April 16, 1998, in Düsseldorf, is a leading independent provider of electricity, gas, and heat from renewable energies in Germany.
Key Products and Services
editNaturstrom AG offers a wide range of products and services based on sustainable energy generation and supply. The main offerings include:
- Green Electricity: 100% renewable energies, certified by the Green Electricity Label[2][4][5].
- Green Gas: Biogas that is produced regionally and ecologically compatible and certified with the Green Gas Label[3][4].
- Heat: Ecological district heating networks for municipalities and residential buildings[3][4].
- E-Mobility: Supply of over 600 charging stations in Germany with green electricity and sustainable mobility solutions through the subsidiary Green Moves[2][4].
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of Naturstrom AG is to promote decentralized and citizen-oriented energy generation from renewable energies. Since its founding, the company has been driven by a clear goal: the energy transition towards renewable energies. Sustainability is the central brand core and guiding principle of all business activities. Naturstrom AG is committed to an environmentally friendly, safe, innovative, and long-term affordable energy supply[1][3][4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editNaturstrom AG is a pioneer in sustainability and is involved in numerous initiatives:
- Own Eco-Power Plants: Construction and operation of over 350 own eco-energy facilities, primarily solar and wind energy plants[2][4].
- Municipal District Heating Supply: Planning and operation of ecological district heating networks for municipalities[3][4].
- Tenant Electricity and Regional Electricity: Supply of residential buildings and housing estates with sustainable, locally generated energy[2][4].
- International Projects: Financing of solar home systems in Bangladesh, with over 5,500 financed systems[4].
- Climate Protection: Annual savings of about 5.8 million tons of CO2 through the procurement of green electricity and green gas[4].
- Citizen Participation: Involvement of citizens in the planning, financing, construction, and operation of power plants, enabled by the Naturstrom "New Plant Promotion"[3].
Acknowledgments and Certifications
editNaturstrom AG has been awarded multiple times for its sustainability efforts. The company holds the Green Electricity Label and the Green Gas Label and is certified annually by TÜV Nord. In 2016, it was among the top 5 in the category "Germany's Most Sustainable Brands" and received the German Solar Prize and the European Solar Prize[2][3][4].
Through its consistent focus on sustainability and its innovative projects, Naturstrom AG has established a stable and credible green electricity brand that is committed to the energy transition and climate protection.