The net operating surplus in Germany's electricity, gas, and water supply; sewerage, waste management, and remediation activities sector is forecasted to grow steadily from 39.84 billion euros in 2024 to 44.55 billion euros by 2028. This represents a consistent year-on-year increase, starting at 3.03% in 2024 to 2025 and slightly slowing to 2.65% by 2027 to 2028. The sector's compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is calculated at approximately 2.78%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of policy changes aimed at increasing sustainability and environmental efficiency within the sector.
- The influence of technological advancements on operational efficiency and cost reduction.
- Fluctuating energy prices which can impact both surplus and demand.