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average MV-class switchgear lead time (Wood Mackenzie Q2 2025); HV breakers and GIS run far longer — see the HV switchgear claim

~44 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.
ScopeU.S. 2025 Q2 averages. Transformer categories are based on transformer type, not voltage.
As of2026
SourceWood Mackenzie / American Clean Power (Making the Connection); corroborated by VAWN electrical lead-time index (~44 wk avg, 2026-06) · Report page 6, “Equipment lead times remain volatile” chart and commentary
Reviewchecking…review by 2026-09-14 · fast cadence
Recorded changeslast 2026-07-21 · 3 revisions tracked
Claim idmv-switchgear-lead-time-128-wk-standard-hv

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