Jena launches energy transition exhibition at EnergieLabor

Symbolbild: Jena startet Energiewende-Ausstellung im EnergieLabor

Jena, September 01, 2026 – What does the future of energy supply look like and which technologies are already a reality in Jena? The new multi-part exhibition “ENERGIE – WAS UNS BEWEGT” (ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US), which opened today, Tuesday, at the EnergieLabor, provides answers.

Exhibition ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US: Interactive Energy Transition at the Jena EnergieLabor

Symbolbild: Ausstellung ENERGIE – WAS UNS BEWEGT: Interaktive Energiewende im Jenaer EnergieLabor

The energy transition becomes tangible at the Jena EnergieLabor: The new exhibition ‘ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US’ launches today, offering interactive information for all citizens, focusing on innovations from the local ‘JenErgieReal’ real-world laboratory.

Heating Reform Causes Doubts About District Heating: Jena Reviews Expansion Areas, Green Gases Remain Uncertain

Symbolbild: Heizungsreform sorgt für Fernwärme-Zweifel: Jena prüft Ausbaugebiete, grüne Gase bleiben unsicher

The nationwide heating reform is showing concrete local impacts in Jena. As homeowners hesitate to commit to district heating, Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck is re-evaluating the economic viability of planned expansion areas.

Energy Transition at the Plattenbau: 150 Apartments in Jena-Lobeda Receive Balcony Power Plants

Symbolbild: Energiewende am Plattenbau: 150 Wohnungen in Jena-Lobeda erhalten Balkonkraftwerke

A pioneering practical test for the local energy transition has begun at Salvador-Allende-Platz in Jena-Lobeda. A total of 150 apartments are being equipped with their own balcony power plants as part of a large-scale energy experiment to test decentralized power generation directly at residential buildings.