Hessen's Strategy Paper Advocates for Increased Data Centers to Boost Industry Growth
The Hessian government and business leaders advocate for more data centers to support industrial transformation. Digital Minister Kristina Sinemus and Dirk Pollert from the Hessian Entrepreneurs' Association emphasize the critical role of data centers in economic development. A new strategy, drafted by various stakeholders, aims to finalize a data center plan by June. Concerns arise over local decisions impacting investments, with calls for improved digital infrastructure and energy integration to maintain competitiveness.
The Hessian government and business leaders are calling for the establishment of more data centers to facilitate industrial transformation. Digital Minister Kristina Sinemus and Dirk Pollert, CEO of the Hessian Entrepreneurs' Association, emphasize this need in light of declining industrial value-added share.
AI-curated by TheiaA strategy paper outlining the data center strategy is set for approval by June, following consultations among business, science, and political representatives. Pollert criticized local decisions in Groß-Gerau that hindered a €2.5 billion investment in a data center, arguing that without digital infrastructure, many jobs are at risk. The strategy aims to broaden site policies, enhance digital infrastructure, and provide planning certainty for investors while pushing for tax redistribution and lower energy costs.
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