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Establishment of RWE in Essen

When
1898
Where
Essen
Part of
Rheinisch-Westfälisches Elektrizitätswerk (RWE) founded in Essen

RWE was founded in Essen in 1898 as a power plant company, with its first station opening in 1900.

The company was established in 1898 as Rheinisch-Westfälisches Elektrizitätswerk Aktiengesellschaft. Its first power station started operating in Essen in 1900, marking the initial phase of its utility operations in the city.

Sources

  1. RWE Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-11

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