TenneT confident on German grid law and new investments

Dutch-owned power network operator TenneT says it is confident legislation will be passed that will allow it to carry out planned asset sales to Mitsubishi – and continue to play a leading role in developing the German offshore grid.

“With committed investments of €6bn ($7.5bn), TenneT makes an unparalleled contribution to the German energy transition,” says chief executive Mel Kroon.

However, he acknowledges that to allow further investments offshore in Germany, the company requires additional equity.

“Solid legal arrangements will facilitate attracting investors. Political progress has been made with respect to issues relating to liability, long-term planning and financing,” Kroon says.

Discussions regarding co-investment in future offshore projects in Germany are progressing with “various international investors", TenneT adds.

In February, TenneT agreed to sell stakes in the BorWin1 and BorWin2 HVDC connection…

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