Mergers and acquisitions
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NextEra’s Dominion buy is about more than load growth
The energy giant needs the additional IOU in its portfolio, and it’s not just because it wants to serve Data Center Alley.
Lisa Martine JenkinsJul 28, 2026 -
What to know about Elon Musk’s billion-dollar turbine deal
The billionaire now owns both a fleet of turbines and the AI data centers that demand them.
Maeve AllsupJul 15, 2026 -
Voltus is acquiring energy storage startup Brightfield AI
Brightfield’s software will be a boost for the VPP company’s “bring-your-own capacity” offering for data centers.
Maeve AllsupJun 10, 2026 -
The biggest utility merger in US history?
NextEra wants to buy Dominion; and a new debate is brewing over whether we’re entering the era of distributed AI computing.
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NextEra-Dominion: A mega-deal for the AI era
The $67-billion all-stock merger is a “no-brainer,” said NextEra CEO John Ketchum.
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What’s behind Swift Solar’s Meyer Burger solar tech acquisition
The perovskite solar cell manufacturer is betting on Meyer Burger’s proven HJT portfolio to get closer to bankability.
Bianca GiacoboneMar 12, 2026 -
What AES’ $33.4 billion take-private says about energy and AI
The acquisition by BlackRock and EQT signals the power sector’s urgent need for capital to meet AI load growth.
Bianca GiacoboneMar 4, 2026 -
Scale buys Reload as the hunt for powered land heats up
The microgrid developer is betting on hyperscalers' bringing their own power to sidestep grid delays
Catherine BoudreauFeb 23, 2026
