850 million will enable Eurogrid and its subsidiary 50Hertz to move forward with the construction and expansion of substations, strategic facilities for the integration of renewable energies into the German power grid.
A state-of-the-art electrical substation system
The loan was supported by the KfW “Climate Protection Initiative for Companies” program, coordinated by Deutsche Industriebank IKB and involving ten banking institutions. This financing is designed to support direct investments in sustainable electricity infrastructure by ensuring that the transmission system system adequately responds to the demands of the changing energy system.
The funds will be used to expand and modernize high-performance substations within the 50Hertz operating area. These infrastructures must be adapted with technologies that guarantee system stability and allow efficient connection of wind and solar energy on a large scale.
This green loan adds to a series of financial instruments implemented by Eurogrid during the year, including green bonds and a commercial paper program. With nearly €4 billion mobilized in 2025, the company is consolidating its position as a key player in Germany’s energy transition.
50Hertz CFO Christine Janssen mentioned that this investment makes a tangible contribution to securing the country’s electricity supply and at the same time accelerates the adaptation of the system to the needs of a low-carbon economy.
Source and photo: 50Hertz