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May 22, 2026

Utilities Daily: Danish Offshore Tender and US Grid Strains

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This report highlights a 1.8 GW Danish offshore wind tender and warns of US grid strains caused by data center growth. It reiterates a bullish 'super cycle' outlook for European utility investments driven by AI and electrification.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Bids have been submitted for 1.8 GW of offshore wind capacity in Denmark, with a decision expected by January 2027.
  • 2.US data center development is significantly straining the grid, with 78 GW of committed load far exceeding pipeline generation capacity.
  • 3.European utilities are entering a 'super cycle' driven by AI, data centers, and the electrification of industrial processes.

Table of Contents

  • Research you can't miss from past two weeks
  • Bids submitted for 1.8 GW Danish Offshore tender
  • Datacenter development straining US Grid, Wood Mackenzie report
  • Other News
  • Research you need to read
  • Disclosure Appendix

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Authors

Alberto GandolfiAjay PatelMafalda PombeiroDhwani KhenwarLawrence Lavizani

Securities

RWEEnelFortumORSTEDSolariaEOANENRELI

Themes

Utility Super CycleData Center Power DemandGrid Infrastructure Modernization

Regions

EuropeNorth AmericaDenmarkUnited StatesItaly