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Wind and sun are about to team up for our tire production in Korbach, Germany. We're building our first company-owned wind farm near our Korbach plant. The construction of three turbines begins in 2026 and around a year and a half later they will join forces with our existing photovoltaic systems. Together they will generate around 55 gigawatt-hours of electricity per year - covering two-thirds of our plant's demand. And whenever wind and sun don't deliver enough, existing infrastructure keeps our production running reliably. The power flows directly into tire production, supplying energy-intensive processes like mixing and extrusion. This means more predictable energy costs through less exposure to volatile energy markets. Beyond Korbach, this project serves as a blueprint: We're continuously assessing other Continental sites worldwide for similar initiatives – to grow our share of renewable energy generated close to where we need it.