June 26, 2026 · 06:30 Uhr
German electricity prices decline 6.7% in 2026 while the share of renewable energy rises to 55%. RWE forecasts further price decreases through expanding renewable fleet and stable gas prices. Industrial subsidies launch in parallel – clear turnaround following energy crisis.
RWE acquires transmission network operator Amprion, becoming the only TSO without government involvement. CEO Krebber focuses on network infrastructure as key to energy transition and electrification. Market signals privatization trend against government stakes at competitors TenneT, 50Hertz, TransnetBW.
Transmission network charges more than halved (2026: 2.86 instead of 6.65 cents/kWh in prior year). Relief for households and industry through optimized grid utilization and renewable integration. Signals improved efficiency of power highway infrastructure.
New tender rounds for offshore wind in North and Baltic Seas in 2026 with major projects from market leaders RWE, Vattenfall, EnBW. Accelerated expansion to generate 22 GW additional capacity annually from 2026 onwards (vs. 7.2 GW in 2022). Core driver of German energy transition infrastructure.
Germany exports net electricity to European neighbors in first quarter 2026, demonstrating functioning interplay of grids, storage, and flexible demand. Supply security ensured despite dark doldrums risks – marks turning point in energy transition reliability.
Germany is experiencing a turning point in its energy transition in 2026: electricity prices fall while renewable energy reaches 55% share, while private companies like RWE increasingly invest in critical grid infrastructure. The transmission network sector is consolidating – RWE acquires Amprion and remains the only private TSO, while the state enters competitors. Geopolitical gas price risks (Middle East tensions) remain external, but internal supply security demonstrated in Q1 2026. Strategic risk: dependence on few major players in critical infrastructure.
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