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HV switchgear & circuit-breaker lead time — HV breakers ~100–155 wk with little improvement reported since the ~151-wk late-2023 peak; HV GIS and full substations 3–5 years; MV eased separately

~100–155 wkobserved

Value kindobserved — Reported measurements, counts, and specifications keep the precision and scope stated by their source; an exact specification is not treated as a range.
As of2025-11
SourceDuke Nicholas Institute / Wood Mackenzie via The Conversation (2025-11); Build.inc (2026)
Reviewchecking…review by 2026-08-28 · fast cadence
Recorded changeslast 2026-07-12
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