“Green energy becomes a competitive advantage’ – Wacker Chemie boss calls for more speed in the energy transition. “Electric cars will play a very important role in the next five to ten years,” says Christian Hartel, head of the chemical company.
‘I am absolutely confident about that. Renewable energy, particularly photovoltaics, is by far the cheapest energy on the planet. Carbon-based energy is more expensive, even if you don't take into account the damage caused by CO₂.’