Protest in Brandenburg: Tesla opponents are demanding the end of water consumption!

Protest in Brandenburg: Tesla opponents are demanding the end of water consumption!

in Brandenburg. On the occasion of a meeting of the Strausberg-Kner Water Association, the alliance "Tesla Die Hahn" organized a demonstration. Around a dozen committed opponents came together and put the tap with banners such as "Stop Tesla" and "Turn off the tap - we stay there!" A clear sign. Police officers reported that the protest was peaceful, but the concerns of the critics are serious: they fear that the Gigafactory could endanger the quality of drinking water, especially in a water protection area. stern.de describes the situation as tense, since the claim "No water for tesla" is repeatedly loud.

Not everyone sees the situation so dramatic. In a statement, Tesla emphasized that water consumption in the factory is significantly lower than originally planned. The company currently consumes around 500,000 cubic meters of fresh water a year, which corresponds to just 4% of the total water volume of the WSE water association. In comparison, the Jänschwalde power plant uses considerable 44.9 million cubic meters of water annually. The negative effects on the groundwater have not yet been determined, and Tesla has already set up 25 measuring points in order to continuously monitor the groundwater quality. rbb24.de

water contract and sewage recycling

The planned new water contract also provides for higher limit values ​​for the wastewater load. Tesla almost recycles all of his wastewater, with 90% of the waste water from the paint shop. Only 2.25 cubic meters of water are required per vehicle. This is a complete success when you consider that the company should originally be 1.8 million cubic meters.

The wastewater treatment plant in Grünheide is now one of the largest in Germany. It is particularly noteworthy that Tesla almost managed to insert hardly any waste water into the local sanitary system, which significantly reduces water requirements.

criticism and perspectives

The protest against the Tesla factory is anything but new. In the past, there have already been attacks on the power supply of the work and attempts to storm the area. A protest camp was dissolved last year after several months. Despite these measures, Tesla plans to significantly increase its production and manufacture up to a million cars per year. This will also have to further expand water recycling.

This remains to be seen how the situation in Brandenburg will develop and whether the concerns of the residents are taken seriously for the water resources. Tesla, which has been producing electric cars in Grünheide since March 2022, has a high level of responsibility towards the region and environmental protection. The coming months could be decisive for how the dynamic relationship between business and the environment will continue to develop.