Our heart and mind belong in one place
Gas-fired power plants are essential levers in the energy transition as a bridging technology in our journey away from atomic energy and coal-fired power plants. Gas is the environmentally friendliest fossil fuel within the group of resources used for power generation.
As opposed to nuclear or coal-fired power plants, a unique advantage of gas-fired power plants is that they can quickly start-up and shut down. This makes gas turbines the ideal technology to complement alternative energy solutions - offer stability where renewable energies such as photovoltaics and wind energy still suffer from output fluctuations.
"In Berlin, we work to reduce the world's carbon footprint through the increased efficiency of our turbines," said Günter Augustat. Why should hundreds of jobs in Berlin closely interwoven with climate protection technology research and development disappear? How can we fight climate change in Germany if crucial know-how and the necessary resources are being decimated? Manufacturing must remain in Berlin! Our heart (manufacturing) and mind (engineering expertise) belong in one place.
Siemens Energy is now moving its headquarters to Berlin, claiming to be part of the city, but how can they be when they simultaneously destroy the livelihood of hundreds of their industrial employees? That is not how it works! If allowed, this measure will be a catastrophe for hundreds of Berlin citizens and their families.
We ask for your support: With your signature, you can support our fight to keep the jobs and know-how in Berlin. For Berlin-Brandenburg, as our nation's capital, to navigate the coming challenges, it needs sustainable technologies bridging today's energy needs with a low carbon future extending hydrogen use.
Siemens Energy Worker’s Council, Berlin-Huttenstraße