en.Wedoany.com Reported - Germany's electricity regulator has launched a public consultation on a draft grid expansion plan covering the period from 2037 to 2045. The draft, titled "Second Draft of the Grid Development Plan," was published by the German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), with comments accepted until August 24.

Klaus Müller, President of the German Federal Network Agency, stated that a secure and reliable electricity supply, as well as good interconnection with European neighbors, is of utmost importance. The regulator aims to strike a balance between expansion needs and cost control through the current proposal. Müller noted that expanding the extra-high voltage grid is a necessary step to advance the energy transition, ensure a high level of supply security, and achieve climate goals.

According to the draft, transmission system operators have proposed a total of 159 expansion measures, of which the regulator has assessed 118 as ready for approval. In the area of offshore wind power, the new draft stipulates that up to eight new offshore interconnection projects will be added by 2037 to accommodate new offshore wind development needs.

The German Federal Network Agency will hold online information sessions on the draft on August 6 and 11 for public and stakeholder participation.

This article is compiled by Wedoany. All AI citations must indicate the source as "Wedoany". If there is any infringement or other issues, please notify us promptly, and we will modify or delete it accordingly. Email: news@wedoany.com