Future of jobs: SPD faction demands clear hydrogen strategy
Future of jobs: SPD faction demands clear hydrogen strategy
The Märkische Kreis, an important industrial region in North Rhine-Westphalia, faces decisive challenges in energy transformation. The focus here is on the possible effects on industry and jobs that arise from the continued change in the automotive industry and the switch to sustainable energy sources.
industrial change and its consequences
In the middle of the so -called fourth industrial revolution, the Märkische Kreis is faced with massive changes, especially in the automotive industry. Wolfgang Rothstein, the chairman of the SPD district parliamentary group, emphasizes the importance of the region for industrial employment. Many companies specialize in the production of components for internal combustion engines. However, with the ban on combustion engines from 2035 in Europe, these companies have to fundamentally change their business models.
The energy transition in the Märkisches Kreis
The necessary adjustments are not only limited to the automotive industry. The Märkische Kreis also has to complete a comprehensive change in energy supply. Gas, which is currently being used in many industrial processes, is to be gradually replaced by green alternatives such as renewable electricity and hydrogen. Rothstein points out that despite ongoing discussions about climate protection, considerable amounts of gas are still used, especially in the region's oven systems.
hydrogen as key technology
The district council has already given the order in the summer to develop a hydrogen strategy. This strategy could be the key to supporting regional development and ensuring jobs in industry. The SPD parliamentary group demands clear information about existing strategies and programs from the district administration to promote both existing and new industries and to offer support for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) that should diversify in alternative industries.
strategic questions and challenges
In view of the urgent necessities in the region, the SPD faction asks several central questions to the district administration:- How does the administration plan to address the challenges for the automotive supply industry and which strategies should contribute to retraining and diversification of SMEs?
- does the district administration believe that special programs are necessary to support structural change in order to keep up with other regions of Germany?
- has already been an assessment of the future electricity requirement in the region, especially with regard to the conversion of gas to electrical energy in production?
- What does the planning for decentralized hydrogen structures look like and in what time frame can be expected with the connection to central hydrogen supplies?
common responsibility for the future
The questions that were raised as part of this discussion are not only crucial for politics, but also have a significant impact on the entire community in the Märkische Kreis. The transformation towards a more sustainable industrial and energy supply could not only secure the economic stability of the region, but also make a significant contribution to the climate boards.
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