Power grids: Investments ease supply chain tensions

Investments in new factories could soon ease the shortage of key components needed for the expansion of power grids. China is also positioning itself in this sector. German grid operators, however, are relying on Western suppliers.

28. April 2026
The shortage of critical grid infrastructure appears to be gradually being resolved: high-voltage transmission towers and a substation in the Allgäu region (IMAGO / Bihlmayerfotografie)

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Last updated: 28. April 2026