PRESS RELEASE IG Metall calls for a significant expansion of wind energy

In light of the current expansion figures for the wind industry in Germany, IG Metall is calling for faster progress. The economy and industry need more renewable electricity.

“If we want a climate-neutral energy supply by 2050, we need an annual expansion of about 4 gigawatts onshore and 2 gigawatts offshore,” emphasizes Wolfgang Lemb, Executive Board Member of IG Metall.

Germany has set out on the path toward green hydrogen. That is the right and important thing to do, but it cannot be achieved without a significant expansion of wind power.

The slump in the domestic market in Germany has led to a significant decline in employment over the past two years.

“The focus now must be on driving forward the urgently needed expansion of wind power through stable and reliable framework conditions and a clear stance by the federal government,” says Lemb. “At the same time, IG Metall holds employers accountable. Instead of layoffs and relocation, we expect jobs to be preserved and future prospects secured for the locations.”

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