Q2 2024 witnessed strong activity in energy M&A in North America and Europe, driven by large asset deals and a continued focus on energy transition. Utility deals totalled $61 billion in year to date, compared with $32 billion in the same period of 20231. An evolving regulatory environment, technological maturity, rising costs and market reforms remain core drivers drawing interest in various energy assets across geographies.
CRA has selected five investment types across various regions in this quarterly update and assessed the regulatory, technology, and commercial environments to provide a high-level overview of the opportunity.
CRA case study
CRA was engaged to conduct technical due diligence on a commercial fleet charging company, focusing on validating the power connection and construction assumptions for their electrified fleet hub locations. The assessment included a strategic review of the company’s expansion plans and the regulatory landscape across International markets through stakeholder interviews and workshops. CRA identified potential risks, challenged cost assumptions, and highlighted opportunities to increase revenue through energy market flexibility, ultimately supporting the company’s growth strategy.
CRA provides transaction support across a wide range of energy asset classes including renewables and conventional generation, transmission, and utilities.
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