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Finvaulta tracks 796 research reports on Utilities, updated through September 4, 2026. Latest: “Weekly Power Brief: What Utilities Are Telling Us About Datacenter Power Demand”.

The European utilities sector is currently experiencing a structural 'super cycle' driven by an unprecedented surge in power demand, largely fueled by AI data center expansion and the broader electrification of the economy. Research indicates that the European power pipeline has reached 280 GW, prompting major players like National Grid to request billions in infrastructure investment to sustain this growth. While 'Electrification Compounders' such as Enel, Engie, and RWE remain top picks for institutional analysts, the sector faces a bifurcated performance landscape. Companies focusing on renewable deployment benefit from high 10-11% project IRRs and valuation tailwinds, whereas others, exemplified by Pennon Group, struggle with specific regulatory penalties, high interest expenses, and earnings downward revisions. Geographically, European utilities are increasingly leveraging US renewable opportunities to capitalize on reduced competition and sustained demand. Ultimately, the industry is shifting focus toward large-scale infrastructure integration and strategic debt management to meet the capacity demands of a high-growth data-driven future.

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Weekly Power Brief: What Utilities Are Telling Us About Datacenter Power Demand

UBS·Sep 4, 2026

UBS analysis shows that contracted datacenter power demand across 22 major US utilities doubled over the past year to 188 GW in 2Q26, with another 350 GW in project discussions. This rapid demand expansion reinforces UBS's Power and Resources investment theme as developers race to secure power ahead of 2030.

GS Utilities Daily: Public Power Corp: Assessing the Upside from the DC Opportunity thumbnail

GS Utilities Daily: Public Power Corp: Assessing the Upside from the DC Opportunity

Goldman Sachs·Sep 3, 2026

Goldman Sachs' daily European utilities update highlights upside potential for Public Power Corp from its Kozani datacenter hub alongside EU approval of Germany's €16-35 bn capacity mechanism. The note also reviews broader structural tailwinds for European electrification and power demand driven by Agentic AI.

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Equity Strategy

J.P. Morgan·Sep 1, 2026

J.P. Morgan Equity Strategy remains bullish on global equities into year-end 2026, driven by resilient activity momentum, expanding earnings delivery across all regions, and light investor positioning. The team recommends Overweight allocations in Emerging Markets, Eurozone equities, and Cyclical sectors (Mining, Capital Goods, Semis), while holding Neutral views on the US, Japan, and UK.

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Electricity Demand Growth Accelerating: Energy Transition Chartbook

HSBC·Aug 28, 2026

HSBC's August 2026 Energy Transition Chartbook highlights accelerating global electricity demand growth (3.6% in 2026 and 3.8% in 2027), with renewables set to surpass coal as the top generation source. European gas markets face acute winter supply tightness and storage deficits following disruptions to Qatari LNG flows.

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Utilities Daily

Bernstein·Aug 28, 2026

Bernstein's European Utilities Daily recaps daily headlines including Voltalia's $35bn Brazil data center approval, Spain's 80% hourly renewable mandate for data centers, and Fortum's Swedish nuclear state aid application. It also provides current valuation multiples and ratings for European utilities.

GS Utilities Daily: Solaria: Asymmetric Risk/Reward and Spain Drafts Rules Requiring 80% Hourly Renewable Power for Data Centers thumbnail

GS Utilities Daily: Solaria: Asymmetric Risk/Reward and Spain Drafts Rules Requiring 80% Hourly Renewable Power for Data Centers

Goldman Sachs·Aug 27, 2026

Goldman Sachs reiterates a Buy on Solaria with a €25 price target, viewing the 35% pullback as an attractive entry point ahead of an expected pivot toward a datacenter royalty business model. The report also highlights Spain's draft regulation requiring 80% hourly renewable power matching for data centers.

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Monthly Power Tracker: Demand Surges; Supply Buffers Thin

Equirus Securities·Aug 21, 2026

India's power demand rebounded sharply in Jul'26, with peak demand rising 22.5% YoY to 270.3 GW amid higher temperatures and cooling needs. However, supply buffers remained constrained with elevated thermal outages (16.2%), reduced hydro storage (-35.6% YoY), and a 4.2x MoM surge in renewable curtailment.

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New Frameworks From Grid Operators Strengthen Case For US IPPs

UBS·May 29, 2026

US grid operator PJM is accelerating reforms to facilitate faster capacity additions and multi-year contracts, driven by surging AI data center demand.

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Goldman Sachs·Sep 5, 2026

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