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July 3, 2026

GS Utilities Daily

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This report highlights recent regulatory reforms in Germany for power grids and data centers, alongside major infrastructure investments by Engie and National Grid. It also reaffirms the firm's 'earnings super-cycle' thesis for utilities driven by AI-related power demand.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Germany announced a package of reforms for grid expansion and data center construction to improve digitalization and financing.
  • 2.National Grid Ventures (NGV) plans a $1.75bn investment in Joulent LLC for US electrical infrastructure to support large load AI demand.
  • 3.Engie secured a long-term battery storage agreement in Spain and a significant electricity transmission contract in Peru.

Table of Contents

  • Research you can’t miss from past two weeks
  • Germany reveals reform accelerating grid build-out and new data center legislation
  • Engie signs a ten-year agreement for 625 MWh of battery storage in Spain
  • Engie secures contract to build, operate over 400km of Transmission lines in Peru
  • National Grid to invest $1.75bn to accelerate power solutions for US data centers and AI
  • EU invests €2.5 bn of ETS revenues in clean energy projects
  • UK Approves 470MW Solar Projects in Northern England
  • Spain's renewable energy share reaches c.60% in June
  • Other news
  • Research you need to read

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Authors

Alberto GandolfiAjay PatelMafalda PombeiroDhwani KhenwarLawrence Lavizani

Securities

RWEG.DEEngieNDXG.DE

Themes

Electrification and Energy Security

Regions

EuropeGermanySpainPeru