Tesla secures water for Grünheide: New contract after two years!

Tesla secures water for Grünheide: New contract after two years!

In Grünheide near Berlin there is fresh news from the Tesla world. On June 13, 2025, the US electric car manufacturer signed a new supply contract with the Strausberg-Erkner water association. This latest move comes after almost two years of intensive negotiations and is a milestone for the company's factory, which has been the subject of public debate since its opening. The new contract regulates the recycling of wastewater, which not only allows Tesla to secure its production capacity but also promotes sustainable practices.

With this new water supply agreement, Tesla clearly defines how much water the Gigafactory will receive in the coming decades and how the resulting wastewater will be managed. A treat for environmentalists: The contract also sets higher limits for the pollution of dirty water from the factory, which consistently causes controversial discussions in the industry. Whether this can allay the concerns of critics remains to be seen.

Sustainable water management in focus

In the context of the new treaty, questions about sustainable water management sprout like mushrooms after rain. The entire industry bears responsibility for the wise use of water. Like that Federal Environment Agency explains, sustainable concepts aim not only at protecting water resources, but also at integrated management within river basins. It is clear that industries like Tesla should also contribute to securing water as an important resource for future generations.

The challenges are enormous. Even though Germany has a seemingly inexhaustible water resource, there are qualitative problems due to various uses of the water. This makes it clear that despite all the progress in water protection, there is a need for additional action, especially in order to achieve the international targets. An action plan from the Federal Environment Agency contains around 70 measures to ensure water quality and reduce pollution from nutrients and dangerous substances.

What's next in Grünheide?

The signing of the water supply contract is a step in the right direction, but the implementation of the agreed goals remains critical. For Tesla, this not only means confirmation of what has been successful, but also a clear mandate to operate sustainably. In this context, the role of the local level could also prove crucial in the future in putting the ideas of sustainable development into practice.

In this ever-changing landscape, we must monitor how Tesla will meet its new commitments and whether the long-term perspectives for the environment and local residents are taken into account. However, the new agreement with the water board should also serve as an impetus for other companies to rethink and adapt their own sustainable practices.

Manager Magazine reports that water will be made available again after a payment to the Strausberg-Erkner water association. This positive turnaround could be seen as a good omen for the region and economic development.

The next few months will show how this agreement works out in practice and whether it can bring the hoped-for upswing for Tesla. One thing is certain: there is something going on in the water industry and we will be following it closely!