Berlin Commits €2.9 Billion to Expand Power Grid for Growing Energy Needs

Stromnetz Berlin announces major investment to support rising electricity demand driven by urban development, electromobility, and data center expansion.

• Stromnetz Berlin, the city's state-owned grid operator, will invest €2.9 billion over the next five years to expand and modernize Berlin's power infrastructure.
• The city's electricity demand, which peaked at 2 gigawatts last year, is projected to more than double to 4.5 gigawatts by 2035.
• Key drivers of the rising energy consumption include the growing use of heat pumps, new urban developments, increased electromobility, and the rapid expansion of large data centers.
• Data centers alone are expected to add nearly 700 megawatts of demand, with five centers under construction and additional proposals in progress.
• The investment is part of Berlin's broader energy transition strategy, with officials highlighting the grid's role in enabling sustainable energy, heating, and mobility solutions.

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