Overview
- Amprion forecasts about €700 million a year less in congestion costs from 2027, which would lower network fees that show up on power bills.
- The grid operator reported record 2025 investment of €5.4 billion and plans about €7 billion in 2026 with roughly €42 billion from 2026 to 2030.
- Ultranet is slated to finish by late 2026 as an overhead line from Meerbusch to Philippsburg, with A‑Nord following in 2027 as a 300‑km underground link from Emden to Meerbusch.
- Amprion says it has critical equipment capacity booked nearly through 2034 and sees no current shortages tied to the war in Iran, though a prolonged conflict could still disrupt supplies.
- CEO Christoph Müller backed the new qualification‑based queue for grid connections but urged clear prioritization and equity returns competitive with international markets.