Important step for the energy transition: High-voltage line A-Nord takes shape

Important step for the energy transition: High-voltage line A-Nord takes shape

Last section of Stromtrasse A-Nord approved

The approval of the last section of the Stromtrasse A-Nord describes significant progress in the German energy infrastructure. With a total length of 305 kilometers, the management of Emden in Lower Saxony extends to Osterath in North Rhine-Westphalia. The route was designed to transport wind power from the windy regions of northwestern Germany and the North Sea into the industrial centers on the Rhine and Ruhr. The management of the management is planned for 2027.

The final section, known as NDS3, comprises about 30 kilometers and runs between Wietmarschen and the border with North Rhine-Westphalia. The transmission system operator Amprion is responsible for the laying of the cable, which is implemented as an earth cable in this section. The Federal Network Agency had already granted approval for early starting construction in January, so that the work on several sections has already started.

The A-Nord management is operated with a transmission performance of two gigawatts, which corresponds to the need of around two million people. With regard to the construction progress, the first 75 kilometers of the route will be completed in March 2026. This not only marks a technological progress, but also a decisive step on the way to achieving Germany's climate goals.

The approval of the last section is part of a larger initiative to modernize the German power grid, which is necessary to efficiently integrate renewable energies and ensure security of supply. In view of the challenges associated with the energy transition, the A-Nord management is an indispensable part of the infrastructure that is needed to focus on a more sustainable energy future.

The development of the A-Nord Stromtrasse shows how investments in modern energy technology can have a positive impact on national energy policy. The importance of renewable energies and the expansion of the transmission networks will be increasingly relevant to ensure future energy supplies and reduce the dependency on fossil fuels.