Porsche discusses establishing a battery factory in Brandenburg – Economy

After the Tesla settlement, the next major investment on the horizon could be in Brandenburg. According to information from the German News Agency, Porsche is considering building a battery factory at the Schwarzde/Schipkau Airport site in the Obersbrewald-Lausitz region. At first they had Lusitzer Rundschau And the BZ I reported about it. “In fact, as usual, we cannot comment on any settlement plans and ask for your understanding that the discussions must remain confidential,” the Potsdam Economy Ministry said. The Economic Development Agency (WFBB), the state’s point of contact for investors, local businesses and technology-oriented startups, also did not want to say anything about the matter.

According to Porsche, the 1.3 GWh Cellforce Group Gigafactory is currently under construction in Kirchtentelnsfurt, and is scheduled for completion in mid-2024. “Porsche AG, together with the Cellforce Group, is studying the possibility of expanding to more “of 20 GWh at a second site. A decision on this should be made by the end of 2023.” The airport area is scheduled to be transformed into an industrial zone in the coming years.