Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Renewable energy M&A worldwide - statistics & facts
The energy, mining, and utilities sector registered the second-largest value of merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions in 2024, highlighting the relevance of this industry in the global M&A landscape. Furthermore, in the last few years, the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has fueled M&A activity in the renewable energy sector, which registered approximately 696 deals in 2024. Many companies, including oil, gas, and power majors are acquiring energy transition assets as a response to increased government regulations and in order to have a more diverse range of assets. Furthermore, the decrease in the cost of renewable technologies has made the sector more appealing and lucrative to investors.
