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Utility Dive•3 days ago

Energy industry dealmaking soared in 2025 on large utility, IPP mergers

•The dollar value of energy industry mergers and acquisitions (M&A) increased fivefold in 2025 compared to 2024, according to PwC.
•This surge was driven by several large utility and IPP mergers, significantly reshaping the energy landscape.
•For developers, this signals a consolidating market with potentially fewer, larger off-takers and partners, requiring adaptation to new market structures.

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POWER Magazine•4 days ago

Alphabet Buying Clean Energy Developer to Support Data Centers

•Alphabet (Google's parent) is acquiring clean energy developer Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash, plus assumed debt.
•The acquisition is specifically aimed at supporting Google's data center operations with clean energy and infrastructure solutions.
•This M&A activity signals a growing trend of large power consumers directly acquiring clean energy development capabilities to secure their energy supply and meet sustainability goals.

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POWER Magazine•5 days ago

Trump Media—TAE Merger: Fusion’s Public Market Leap

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Fusion energy company TAE is entering the public market via a merger with Trump Media, marking a significant non-scientific milestone for the fusion industry.

•This public market leap signals increased financial visibility and potential capital access for fusion technology, moving it closer to commercial viability.

•For developers and large power consumers, this indicates a long-term emerging energy source gaining market traction, warranting future monitoring for potential supply diversification or competition.

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POWER Magazine•8 days ago

Trump Media Group, Fusion Company TAE Merging in $6-Billion Deal

•Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is merging with a California-based nuclear fusion development company in a $6-billion all-stock deal.
•Announced December 18, this transaction aims to create one of the first publicly traded companies focused on nuclear fusion.
•This merger signals significant private capital investment and increased public market visibility for advanced, long-term energy technologies like nuclear fusion.

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POWER Magazine•9 days ago

Hitachi Energy Investing $30 Million to Expand Canadian Operations

•Hitachi Energy is investing $30 million CAD ($22 million USD) to expand and modernize its service operations in Ontario, Canada.
•The investment aims to address Canada's growing electricity demand and mitigate challenges posed by aging grid infrastructure.
•For developers and large power consumers, this signals improved grid reliability, faster maintenance, and enhanced capacity for new interconnections and stable power delivery in Ontario.

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Energy Storage News•9 days ago

European BESS: 800MW of project awards, M&A and financing announced across continent

•Over 800MW of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity has been announced or awarded across Europe, indicating a rapidly expanding market.
•Significant BESS project activity, including M&A, Final Investment Decisions (FID), and supplier deals, is concentrated in Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Finland, Romania, and the UK.
•This surge in activity signals robust investment and development opportunities for BESS developers and potential for large power consumers to integrate storage for grid services, resilience, or arbitrage.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

It’s Splitsville For Ford & SK As EV Battery Plan Deconstructs Itself

•Ford and SK On have abruptly dissolved their EV battery manufacturing joint ventures planned for Kentucky and Tennessee.
•This breakup impacts significant planned domestic EV battery production capacity, creating uncertainty in the EV supply chain.
•The dissolution, though reportedly mutual, suggests underlying strategic disagreements or challenges between the partners regarding their EV battery manufacturing plans.

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Utility Dive•18 days ago

With antitrust settlement, Constellation set to become largest US wholesale power provider

•Constellation is set to become the largest US wholesale power provider following an antitrust settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ).
•This settlement marks the first DOJ electricity merger antitrust consent decree in 14 years, indicating renewed and heightened regulatory scrutiny of market consolidation.
•A separate, ongoing antitrust case against Duke Energy, now urged by the U.S. solicitor general to proceed to the Supreme Court, further emphasizes the DOJ's focus on market power.

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Energy Storage News•22 days ago

Germany Roundup: 500MW BESS and data centre transaction, seven-year toll and 370MW pipeline secured

•Germany is seeing substantial grid-scale BESS development, including the sale of a 500MW solar-plus-storage project (the country's largest) and the announcement of a 370MW BESS pipeline.
•A significant trend is the co-location of large loads, such as a planned data center, with renewable energy and storage assets, indicating a move towards integrated energy solutions for major consumers.
•Long-term BESS tolling agreements (e.g., seven years) are emerging, signaling increasing market maturity and confidence in the predictable revenue streams from grid services provided by storage assets.

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Energy Storage News•23 days ago

ABB acquires Gamesa Electric power electronics division for undisclosed sum

•ABB has acquired Gamesa Electric's solar PV, wind inverter, and battery storage power conversion system (PCS) businesses, expanding its renewable energy power electronics portfolio.
•This acquisition strengthens ABB's market position as a key OEM for critical components in utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
•Developers and IPPs may see increased integration and potentially streamlined supply chains for power conversion systems from a major, diversified supplier.

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Energy Storage News•23 days ago

Are battery companies focusing on lithium-ion alternatives financially viable?

•The article assesses the financial health and market outlook for major listed companies developing non-lithium battery energy storage technologies.
•It provides insights into the potential diversification of energy storage supply chains, which could impact future storage costs, availability, and PPA structures for developers and large consumers.
•The analysis focuses on the viability of these alternative technologies, offering actionable intelligence for developers considering long-duration or specialized storage solutions beyond conventional lithium-ion.

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Energy Storage News•25 days ago

Multiple gigawatts of European BESS project M&A, financing and route-to-market deals

•Multiple gigawatts of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity in Europe are actively being acquired, financed, and secured for route-to-market (RTM) by major players like RWE, Verbund, and Giga Storage.
•This surge in deal activity across M&A, financing, and RTM indicates a maturing and highly active market for BESS projects, offering clear pathways for developers to monetize assets.
•For large power consumers, the significant BESS deployment enhances grid stability, provides flexible capacity, and creates opportunities for demand-side participation and more resilient power supply.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

‘Rapid growth but disorderly competiton’: Longi enters energy storage industry with PotisEdge deal

•Solar PV giant Longi has acquired system integrator PotisEdge, marking its official entry into the energy storage industry.
•This move signals increased vertical integration within the renewable energy sector, with a major manufacturer now offering integrated solar-plus-storage solutions.
•Longi's entry is expected to intensify competition in the rapidly growing energy storage market, potentially leading to more competitive pricing and diverse product offerings for developers and large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

European BESS M&A and financings totalling over 1GW

•Over 1GW of grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across Poland, Germany, Finland, the UK, and Romania have secured significant M&A and financing deals, indicating a rapidly maturing European market.
•This surge in BESS investment highlights growing market confidence and the increasing viability of storage as a critical grid asset, offering enhanced grid stability and flexibility.
•For developers, this signals robust opportunities for project acquisition, development, and financing in diverse European markets, driven by demand for grid services and renewable integration.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

US ROUNDUP: Maxwell Technologies changes hands again, Fullmark completes ITC transfer, OATI partners with Colville Tribes

•Consolidation in energy storage component manufacturing (Maxwell by Clarios) signals evolving supply chains and potential for integrated solutions, impacting storage project developers.
•Fullmark Energy's successful ITC transfer demonstrates the practical application of IRA tax credit transferability, offering a viable financing pathway for developers and IPPs.
•OATI's microgrid partnership with Colville Tribes highlights growing opportunities for distributed energy solutions, particularly in underserved or specific geographic markets, relevant for resilience-focused large loads.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

OX2 acquires co-located wind and BESS developments in Western Australia

•OX2 acquired the 1.2GW Dinner Hill Wind Farm and co-located 400MWh Harvest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Western Australia.
•This significant acquisition by a renewable energy developer highlights continued investment in large-scale, integrated wind and storage projects.
•The project's scale (1.2GW wind, 400MWh BESS) indicates a growing trend towards hybrid renewable solutions to enhance grid stability and reliability.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

FERC Approves NRG Energy Plan to Buy 12.9 GW of Gas-Fired Generation

•FERC has approved NRG Energy's $12 billion acquisition of 12.9 GW of gas-fired generation from LS Power, primarily located within the PJM market.
•This transaction represents a significant consolidation of conventional generation assets under a single entity in PJM, potentially influencing future capacity market dynamics and power prices.
•The regulatory approval signals continued support for large-scale mergers and acquisitions involving existing generation assets, impacting the competitive landscape for independent power producers (IPPs) and developers.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

NRG aims for 2026 next step in 5.4-GW gas deal with GE Vernova, Kiewit

•NRG is advancing a 5.4 GW natural gas generation deal with GE Vernova and Kiewit, targeting a 2026 next step.
•NRG is set to acquire an additional 12.9 GW of natural gas assets from LS Power, following FERC approval.
•This represents a significant expansion of NRG's natural gas fleet, totaling over 18 GW through new builds and acquisitions, indicating a strong market signal for gas-fired generation capacity.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

FERC OKs NRG’s 19 GW purchase of LS Power gas-fired, demand response assets

•FERC has approved NRG Energy's $12 billion acquisition of 19 GW of gas-fired generation and demand response assets from LS Power.
•This transaction will roughly double NRG's existing generating fleet, significantly expanding its dispatchable capacity.
•The acquisition occurs during a 'power market supercycle,' indicating a strategic move to capitalize on high demand and potentially rising capacity values.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Shell to sell ‘substantial portion’ of Volta EV business

•Shell is selling a 'substantial portion' of its Volta EV charging business less than three years after acquiring it for $169 million.
•This rapid divestment by a major energy company signals potential challenges, strategic shifts, or a re-evaluation of the profitability and scalability within the EV charging infrastructure market.
•For developers and large power consumers, this indicates increased volatility or consolidation in the EV charging sector, potentially impacting future investment decisions, partnership opportunities, and the long-term stability of charging solutions.

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