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Posted on November 12, 2025
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Germany considers a 25.1% stake in TenneT to boost grid expansion and stability, following similar investments in other operators.
BERLIN (Reuters) -The German government is considering acquiring a 25.1% minority stake in TenneT Germany, an economy ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
"We see an opportunity to acquire a strategic minority stake in Germany's largest TSO (transmission system operator), as we did with 50Hertz and TransnetBW, thereby making a fundamental contribution to needs-based grid expansion and a stable financing structure for TenneT Deutschland," said the spokesperson in an emailed statement.
(Reporting by Holger Hansen, writing by Miranda Murray, editing by Thomas Seythal)
A minority stake refers to owning less than 50% of a company's shares, which does not provide control over the company but can influence decisions and strategies.
TenneT Germany is the largest transmission system operator (TSO) in Germany, responsible for the transmission of electricity across the country.
A transmission system operator (TSO) is an entity responsible for transporting electricity from power plants to consumers while ensuring the reliability and security of the electricity supply.
Equity investment involves purchasing shares of a company, providing capital in exchange for ownership interest and potential returns through dividends or capital gains.
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