Frankfurt (Oder) for
solar and microelectronics

The leading location in Germany for the solar industry

• In 2010, 14% of all solar modules manufactured in Germany were already produced in Frankfurt (Oder)
• The expansion of First Solar will see this rise to approx. 20%, meaning every fifth solar module produced in Germany will originate in Frankfurt (Oder)
• The region has the highest density of research institutes in Germany
• Numerous technology companies are already present in the region
• An innovative environment plus research institutions with the latest equipment
• Personnel with an outstanding qualifications due to a long tradition of microelectronics in the region
• Close cooperation exists between local firms and scientific institutions, both regionally and nationally