Offshore grid levy
Offshore grid levy for 2026 according to § 17f EnWG
According to §12 EnFG in conjunction with § 17f EnWG grid operators are entitled to claim the costs mentioned in §17f EnWG (including compensation payments made to operators of offshore wind farms and grid connection costs for offshore wind farms) as a surcharge on grid fees (offshore grid levy) against end users.
The Offshore grid levy 2026 consists of an ex post correction for 2024 and the prediction for 2026. The cost forecast was determined by the affected TSOs Amprion GmbH, TenneT TSO GmbH and 50Hertz Transmission GmbH. In accordance with EnFG, the forecast values of energy consumption reported by the DSOs and the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) are also included in the forecast.
The Offshore grid levy for 2026 will be charged to end users as from 01/01/2026.
Offshore grid levy for nonprivileged consumption 2026:
| Year | Offshore grid levy |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.941 ct/kWh |
Special provisions of §§21 -39 EnFG shall be applied to the energy consumptions of privileged consumers.
Overview on Offshore grid levy since 2013 you can find here.
Further useful information concerning offshore levy you can find on the common internet portal of German TSOs.
