20. März 2026 · 07:33 Uhr
Spot gas prices in Germany have risen above €60/MWh – six times more expensive than in the USA. Geopolitical tensions (Iran conflict) have increased European gas prices by 50-100% since February. German industry and energy suppliers such as RWE/EON under pressure; electricity prices rising in parallel.
Amprion CEO warns: power grid is "sold out", grid connections as scarce as "pasta during the coronavirus crisis". Bundesnetzagentur report confirms 2026 overload and lack of power plant capacity. 75% of grid problems traced back to EON distribution networks; massive investment backlog at transmission system operators.
Germany invests €16.5 billion annually in wind/solar subsidies, yet wind production fell in 2024-2025 and dark doldrums are increasing (50Hertz: 200+ dark doldrums in 2025). Despite 55-60% renewable share, storage and conventional power plants for grid stability are lacking.
EON increases investments 2026-2030 to €50 billion for grid modernization; RWE plans €35 billion globally (€17 billion USA), both stocks +25-28% in 2026. Strategy: decentralization, storage, decarbonization. But: Cartel Office warns of market power of RWE/EnBW/LEAG.
EON reaches 1 million smart meters – milestone, but Germany remains lagging across Europe with 3.8% penetration (EU average 63%). Without real-time data no flexible grid management; digitalization gap hinders energy transition efficiency.
Germany is experiencing a multi-layered energy crisis in 2026: geopolitically driven gas prices have doubled, the power grid is operating at full capacity, and despite massive subsidies and renewable expansion, storage and reserve power plants for supply security are lacking. While major utilities (EON, RWE) invest billions in grid infrastructure and decarbonization, cartel risk grows and dependence on gas imports remains critically high. The combination of grid bottlenecks, dark doldrums, and price shocks threatens industrial competitiveness and political stability.
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