If you pass through the San Fernando area, you surely know the property of Fate. For years it was the place where thousands of national covers came out. But things are changing: the company decided to stop manufacturing tires and now the property has a new destiny that is close to all of us who live in Buenos Aires.
Fewer factories, more energy
The factory owner won a very important tender to bring giant lithium batteries from china. What are they for? The plan is for these batteries to store energy and release it when there are «peaks of consumption» (like those unbearably hot days in summer).
- The idea is that they help prevent the electricity from being cut off in the AMBA (Capital and Greater Buenos Aires).
- They are going to sell this service to Edenor and Edesur until 2036.
The bitter side: work
Although it sounds good to have fewer power outages, the news has a sad part. By stopping manufacturing tires in the country and becoming «importers» of ready-made batteries, many jobs are lost.
- There was almost 1,000 layoffs direct.
- It is estimated that others 2,500 workers Workshops and small companies that sold things to the factory are also at risk.
Why is this happening?
In Creole: it is cheaper to bring the rubber or batteries from outside than to manufacture them here. The owner of the company preferred to close national production and convert itself into an energy provider with imported technology, because it is more profitable for him economically.
In summary: The landscape of San Fernando changes. Less noise from machines making covers and more containers with Chinese batteries to try to keep our refrigerator from turning off in the summer. A solution for electricity, but a strong blow for the neighborhood’s industry.
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