The supply chain bottleneck for switchgear remains a significant issue, with lead times stretching from the pre-COVID norm of 20 weeks to a staggering 60-70 weeks. Experts are divided on how quickly the situation will improve, with some predicting a resolution by mid-next year, while others foresee a longer recovery period. As manufacturing capacity expands outside of China, the industry is eager to expedite the return to normalcy and alleviate the persistent challenges faced by project developers and financiers.
