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Report published August 10, 2026

GS Utilities Daily: European Grid Infrastructure and Renewable Expansion (August 10, 2026)

Goldman Sachs · August 10, 2026

This report covers recent M&A activity by Public Power Corp, new grid development plans in Portugal, and updated US polysilicon trade policies. It also reiterates the long-term 'earnings super-cycle' outlook for the European utility sector due to electrification.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.Public Power Corp (PPC) acquired a 2 GW renewable energy portfolio across Poland and Hungary from ABO Energy.
  • 2.Portugal approved a €1.58bn grid investment plan (PDIRD) for 2026-2030 to enhance infrastructure resilience and digitalization.
  • 3.The US will impose 15% tariffs and Minimum Import Prices on polysilicon products starting December 2026.

Table of Contents

  • Research you can’t miss from past two weeks
  • PPC signs agreement for 2 GW RES portfolio in Poland and Hungary
  • Portugal approves grid development plan for 2026-30 period
  • US imposes 15% tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon products under section 232
  • Other news
  • Events to watch this week
  • Research you need to read

Report data

Distribution of ratings/investment banking relationships — as of August 10, 2026.

MetricEstimateContext
Investment in PowerGen2 trillion EURElectrification infrastructure investment
Power Consumption Growth5 percent per annumHyper-electrification scenario
Source: Goldman Sachs Research. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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