Engie to buy UK Power Networks in $14 billion deal
French utility acquiring one of United Kingdom’s largest electricity distribution networks. Deal subject to regulatory approval with completion expected mid-2026. Engie says transaction in line with company’s broader electricity network infrastructure ambitions.
Corporate PPA deals down 10% in 2025 as AI demand plugs gaps
BloombergNEF global report finds corporate clean energy procurement fell in 2025 for first time in nine years amid negative pricing and policy uncertainty. Big Tech leads procurement as number of cPPA offtakers halved in the United States. Solar remains the top generating technology for cPPAs.
Engie to power Australian cricket matches with GreenPower
France-based Engie has supplied Australian government-accredited GreenPower for four Australian Big Bash League cricket matches at Sydney Olympic Park, starting Dec. 20, 2025.
Engie completes 800 MWh battery in Belgium, considers expansion
Engie has fully commissioned its 200 MW/800 MWh battery in Vilvoorde, Belgium, and is assessing a potential 100 MW/400 MWh expansion while advancing additional large-scale storage projects.
Key takeaways from All Energy Australia 2025
Despite the ongoing challenge of solar price cannibalization, Australia’s PV marketplace appears set for a period of acceleration. Renewable energy targets, supportive policy, and looming coal closures will require ongoing solar and storage installations – and a large pipeline is taking shape.
Robots speed installation of 500,000 panels at solar farm in Australia
Engie and US-based Luminous have tested autonomous robots at the 250 MW Goorambat East Solar Farm in the Australian state of Victoria, completing panel installation ahead of schedule.
Belgium powers up first 400 MWh phase of mainland Europe’s largest battery
Engie and Sungrow have connected the initial 100 MW/400 MWh phase of the Vilvoorde battery project in Belgium, set to reach 200 MW/800 MWh by late 2025.
AI-driven robotic piling tech supports 250 MW solar project in Australia
Bouygues Construction Australia (BCA) is trialing an autonomous piling system (APS) to build Engie’s 250 MW Goorambat East Solar Farm (GESF) in Victoria, Australia.
Chile already halfway to 2 GW energy storage target
The Chilean Ministry of Energy reports that 954 MW of energy storage capacity was operational in March, with four additional sites undergoing testing. Twelve more are under construction, and 37 have submitted requests for environmental permits.
Engie trial turns Australian solar curtailment into revenue stream
Engie and SA Power Networks have doubled participation in a rooftop solar curtailment trial to 100 households after hitting the initial cap of 50, offering financial rewards to help manage periodic oversupply.
