Grid operators post record profits despite lagging network expansionExecutive summary: Major German grid operators recorded significant 2024 profit increases while network expansion remained sluggish. High returns underscore the current remuneration model for utilities and may fuel regulatory scrutiny and public debate. Regional transmission system operators, national energy regulator, investors, consumer groups. Pressure may increase for faster grid investment, possible regulatory review, and calls for transparency in tariff setting.In 2024 Germany's largest transmission system operators reported unusually high revenues while grid expansion remained slow. This divergence highlights the business model reliance on regulated returns rather than capex progress. Regulators and investors are watching whether sustained profitability will prompt policy debates on accelerating infrastructure.Connected developmentsEnergienetze unter Beschuss: Wie hält die Ukraine ihre Stromversorgung aufrecht?Gnl, «Il settore navale trainerà la crescita fino al 2028»Open the full case file on Beyond →
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