The future of energy – 100 years and counting

Even today we maintain the standards of founder Dr. Theodor Stiebel: insisting on the development and production of innovative products with the highest level of quality. When Dr. Theodor Stiebel invented and produced the ring immersion heater in his backyard workshop in Berlin in 1924, he opened the first chapter of STIEBEL ELTRON's successful company history. In 2024 we will turn 100, so join us in looking forward to our anniversary year.

STIEBEL ELTRON has stood for innovation for 100 years. And that is just the beginning.

100 years of pioneering spirit

A passion for thought leadership

The beginning of a success story: The "ELTRON" company is founded on 5 May 1924 by Dr Theodor Stiebel in Berlin. In his backyard workshop in Berlin, he invents and produces the immersion heater, thus opening the first chapter of STIEBEL ELTRON's successful company history. This was just the beginning: in the 1970s, STIEBEL ELTRON started producing heat pumps and solar collectors, establishing itself as a pioneer in the field of renewable energies.

Dr. Theodor Stiebel — Invention of the ring immersion heater and founding of the company by Dr Theodor Stiebel

Hydraulic instantaneous water heater — Introduction of the first hydraulic instantaneous water heater

First heat pump from STIEBEL ELTRON — Development and production of heat pumps

First fully electronic instantaneous water heater

Heating, ventilation, cooling and domestic hot water functions are combined in one device — Heating, ventilation, cooling and domestic hot water functions are combined in one device for the first time

Energy Campus in Holzminden — Opening of the Energy Campus training and communication centre in Holzminden

Heat pump for modernising — Heat pumpideal for retrofit situations with a flow temperature of up to 75°C

Compact instantaneous water heater — First single-phase compact instantaneous water heater with bare wire and 4i technology for constant, precise and efficient hot water generation

Ventilation — Automatic ventilation with heat recovery for retrofitting in classrooms and nurseries

100 years of STIEBEL ELTRON — STIEBEL ELTRON celebrates its 100th anniversary

100 years of strong innovation

Cutting edge projects that serve as role models

As an innovation-driven family business, STIEBEL ELTRON follows a clear ethos in the production and development of products - for environmentally friendly, efficient and convenient domestic technology. With over 6,000 employees worldwide, we consistently rely on our own expertise from product development to production. The result is efficient and innovative solutions for hot water, heating, ventilation and cooling. With an extensive product range, STIEBEL ELTRON always offers the right solution to prepare your home today for the demands of the future. There is a lot at stake: your home, cosy warmth, hot water and our environment. As a company, we are happy to invest all our energy and passion in this for you. It is part of our self-image to always think a little further ahead in order to offer you tomorrow's solutions today. This is also demonstrated by our flagship projects.

2000 | Brombeerweg farm

As an Expo 2000 project, STIEBEL ELTRON installed 20 different building technology systems in a real housing estate development. The experience gained from this provided important impetus for further product development.

2005 | Passive House Schaufelder Strasse

In Hanover, STIEBEL ELTRON supported the pioneering conversion of a vacant apartment block into a modern passive house. The heating requirement fell from 230 kWh/m² to 15 kWh/m² per year.

2007 | PlusEnergieHaus Darmstadt

The building developed by students at the TU Darmstadt won the Solar Decathlon in Washington and then went on tour throughout Germany. The centrepiece: heating and ventilation technology from STIEBEL ELTRON.

2015 | Energy Campus Holzminden

The Energy Campus at our plant in Holzminden brings STIEBEL ELTRON to life. In the carbon neutral building, we show what is possible with intelligent building technology and offer space for practical training courses and seminars.

100 years comfort through technology

Because comfort and sustainability belong together

Your own home should be a place of warmth and cosiness. STIEBEL ELTRON has been ensuring that you feel comfortable at home with intelligent and advanced building technology since 1924. Our products have been ahead of their time in a wide variety of categories and have set fundamental standards. From the very beginning, we have focussed on electrical energy that can be generated from renewable sources in an environmentally friendly way. In this way, we paved the way for sustainable living at an early stage.

Heating

We are convinced that the heat pump is the heating technology of the present and the future. That is why we are investing heavily in the further development and production of heat pump solutions for a wide range of buildings. Whether family homes or commercial buildings, new builds or refurbishments.

Domestic hot water

The roots of our company lie in water heating. To this day, our hot water appliances offer unrivalled hot water convenience in the kitchen and bathroom. Instantaneous water heaters and small storage tanks heat hot water in a highly efficient decentralised manner. And hot water heat pumps are the gateway to renewable home technology for many homeowners.

Ventilation

Modern houses are well insulated and thus save a lot of energy. Our ventilation systems ensure the optimum indoor climate. Whether a centralised or decentralised ventilation system, residents benefit from fresh and perfectly purified air without even having to open the windows.

Cooling

A high standard of comfort also includes cooling in summer. Our heat pumps with cooling function are particularly energy-efficient. Depending on the heating system, this works completely silently and without draughts.

100 years of drive

Clear focus on green technologies

For us, progress is not an end in itself, but an opportunity for a better quality of life. That's why we've been developing cutting-edge, state-of-the-art solutions since 1924.

As a company, we set the course for the future early on and have been focussing on green technologies instead of oil and gas for almost 50 years. Because renewable energy makes our lives electric and clean. As a family business, we have been pursuing a clear strategy since our foundation in 1924. It is part of our self-image to always think a little further ahead in order to offer you the solutions for tomorrow today.

Pioneer in climate protection

Sustainability is part of our identity. This applies not only to our products but also to our locations and manufacturing processes: STIEBEL ELTRON aims to become completely climate-neutral by 2040.

As a first step, all building and hall heating systems will be completely converted to renewable energy sources by 2030. In the vehicle fleet, we are continuously increasing the proportion of vehicles with electric drives and will no longer allow any conventionally powered vehicles from 2030. In addition, the CO2 footprint of products manufactured in Germany, including the upstream chain balance, is being determined. In this way, we are also creating reliable CO2 transparency for our manufacturing processes.