Energy Minister Tobias Goldschmidt:
"The key to solving global challenges often lies in the regional"
Around 130 participants discussed the further expansion of gas, electricity and hydrogen networks between Brunsbüttel, Heide and in the German North Sea at the 2nd Infrastructure Forum Energieküste at the invitation of Energy Transition and Climate Protection Minister Tobias Goldschmidt. Together with the District Administrator of Dithmarschen, Stefan Mohrdieck, Tim Meyerjürgens (COO of TenneT), Dr Benjamin Merkt (Member of the Board of SH Netz), Stefan Kapferer (Chairman of the Management Board of 50Hertz), and Arndt Feldmann (Overall Project Manager for Corridor B at Amprion), the Minister presented a joint cooperation declaration on the expansion of the electricity grid in Dithmarschen during the event. With the cooperation agreement, the district, grid operators and the state agree on common guidelines that are intended to accelerate the expansion of power lines in the region.
About the Energieküste
The Schleswig-Holstein North Sea coast is Germany's future location for renewable energies. Experts, researchers, creative minds and energy enthusiasts are shaping a highly innovative energy system from existing resources here. To bundle their know-how, the districts of North Frisia, Dithmarschen, Steinburg and Pinneberg founded the umbrella brand and platform "Energieküste". The aim of the districts, which have joined together to form the “Regionale Kooperation Westküste” and are regarded as incubators for innovations in the field of renewable energies, is to strengthen the existing economy, attract new companies and skilled workers and create a concise image for the business location. The "Energieküste" is financed with funds from the “Regionale Kooperation Westküste” budget, supported by the state programme Economy, and the four districts of the “Regionale Kooperation Westküste”.
