GREEN MÜNSTERLAND

Münsterland is one of the leading regions in North Rhine-Westphalia in the field of battery systems - and is setting standards for Europe with BatteryCity Münster. Companies, research institutes and business-related institutions are pooling their expertise along the entire value chain in the battery systems cluster: from materials research and cell production to the development of intelligent energy storage solutions for mobility, industry and the energy sector.

Central players such as the Fraunhofer Research Facility for Battery Cell Production (FFB) the MEET Battery Research Center at the University of Münster, the Münster University of Applied Sciences and the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences. The cluster is supported by the Technologieförderung Münster GmbH which is responsible for coordination and works closely with business, science and politics.

The aim is to strategically position Münsterland as an international innovation and production location for battery technologies - particularly in the areas of electromobility, stationary storage solutions and decentralized energy concepts.

For international companies, Münster not only offers an excellent research and development infrastructure, but also direct access to green energy - for example through the region's first agri-PV plant, which supplies sustainable electricity for battery production. What's more, specialists, expertise and a practical network ensure short distances, clear processes and ideal conditions for investing in the battery technology of the future.

Münster is therefore the ideal location for companies looking to invest in the future of battery technology.

Münsterland is rapidly emerging as a key hydrogen region in Germany. From 2025, the region will be connected to the German hydrogen core network in the north, and by 2032, approximately 400 kilometers of pipeline infrastructure (300 km repurposed, 100 km newly built) will span the entire region. Additionally, a major hydrogen storage facility is taking shape in Gronau-Epe: by 2027, up to 66 million cubic meters of green hydrogen will be stored in salt caverns—ensuring long-term supply security and grid stability.

Infrastructure is only one side of the story—practical applications are already in motion. In Saerbeck, an integrated energy hub combines a megawatt-scale electrolyzer from Enapter and a hydrogen-powered CHP plant by 2G Energy. In Münster, Ziegelwerk Janinhoff has switched to green hydrogen for building materials production—demonstrating how carbon-intensive industries can decarbonize. Logistics firm L. Stroetmann operates hydrogen-powered trucks daily, and Warendorf District is preparing to deploy its first hydrogen bus for public transport.

Smaller companies are also taking bold steps: in Metelen, a regional SME is developing a smart energy site that integrates hydrogen, renewables, and storage—enhancing self-sufficiency and grid resilience. Steinfurt District is a recognized hydrogen mobility model in North Rhine-Westphalia, led by the “Green Hydrogen Mobilizes energieland2050” initiative and the HYMAT Energy Competence Center.

On a European level, Münsterland plays a key role in H2EART, the first cross-border Hydrogen Valley in Northwestern Europe. With more than €500 million in total investment and 58 partners across 10 countries, this initiative connects global ambition with strong regional roots—placing Münsterland at the heart of hydrogen innovation.