Reportedly exploring investments in solar, geothermal and hydrogen energy to reduce dependence on natural gas - financial press
- The article cites comments from BMW production boss Milan Nedeljkovic, who said that the German auto industry would come to a standstill in the event of a halt to gas deliveries from Russia
- Nedeljkovic added that BMW is looking at where it can add solar panels to its plants, while it is also developing plans with local authorities to transport hydrogen to its plant in Leipzig, noting that hydrogen is very well-suited to lower or even fully compensate for gas demand
- Nedeljkovic further said that a new plant in Debrecen, Hungary, will rely heavily on solar, while BMW is also examining the use of geothermal energy