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June 11, 2026

Re-pricing the US Renewable Industry

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Goldman Sachs upgrades EDPR to Buy and reiterates Buy for RWE, citing improved pricing and return environments in US renewables. Re-shoring costs and strong power demand are driving structural re-pricing across the sector.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Rising US power demand, reduced competition, and re-shoring inflation support higher project returns (10-11% IRRs).
  • 2.EDPR is upgraded to Buy due to significant US renewable exposure and potential for a re-rating.
  • 3.Legacy renewable asset valuations are increasing due to rising replacement costs (capex/MW).

Table of Contents

  • Re-pricing the US Renewable industry: EDPR upgraded to Buy (EDP up to Neutral)
  • The cost of US re-shoring
  • US renewables: stronger pricing and returns
  • Replacement costs on the rise: the value of legacy is going up
  • Upgrading EDPR to Buy on US tailwinds
  • Reiterating our Buy rating on RWE. EDP upgraded to Neutral
  • Enel and Naturgy: a timely strategic pivot?
  • Valuation and key risks
  • Disclosure Appendix

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Authors

Alberto GandolfiCarly DavenportBrian Lee, CFAMafalda PombeiroDhwani Khenwar

Securities

EDPRRWEEnergias de PortugalENEI.MI

Themes

US Renewable Energy Re-pricingImpact of Artificial Intelligence on Power DemandSupply Chain Re-shoring Inflation

Regions

EuropeUnited StatesSpainPortugal