Future of the Uckermark: Inhabitants threaten to drop drastically!

Future of the Uckermark: Inhabitants threaten to drop drastically!

Uckermark, Deutschland - The Uckermark faces an exciting but also challenging chapter of its development. According to the “Future Atlas 2025” of Prognos AG, the region shows a divided picture. While the Uckermark has been at the top of the expansion of renewable energies in recent years, the future looks rather bleak with regard to demographic and economic developments. The report of Nordkurier warns that the population could decrease by around a quarter by 2030.

These developments make it clear that the region is affected by various future risks. The low purchasing power and a low innovative strength are essential factors. The structural connection and the number of company foundations are below the national average. These challenges are alarming and show the need to rethink regional politics and business.

support from renewable energies

Nevertheless, there is reason to hope: the Uckermark has established itself as a pioneer in the expansion of renewable energies. It is one of the three regions with the strongest growth of wind and solar power plants between 2019 and 2023, which is emphasized by Kommunal . The production of electricity from renewable sources is now a decisive part of the energy supply. In the first quarter of 2023, the renewables, such as SolarServer Technologies underlines.

However, the challenge is not only in energy generation, but also in the implementation and integration of renewables into the existing infrastructure. Kerstin Andreae from the BDEW demands faster approval processes and a rapid network expansion to exploit the full potential.

strategies for stabilizing the region

The Uckermark encounters these challenges with its own initiatives. As part of the “Zukunftswerkstatt municipalities - attractive in change”, measures to improve general interest, citizen participation and municipal development are developed. The goal is to create long -term perspectives for young families and specialists. In view of the forecast demographic changes, it is crucial that the region remains attractive for the younger generation.

Although the Uckermark is classified in a category with high future risks, there is a potential for sustainable energy generation. Long -term investments and targeted structural measures are necessary to position the region not only as a center for renewable energies, but also as a lively and sustainable community.