2Q Preview: Merger Execution in Focus

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2Q Preview: Merger Execution in Focus

esources still expects 76.6–107.6 GW of

total development. NEER has up to 6 GW of renewables recontracting opportunities through

2032, with over 600 MWs of existing projects contracted in the first quarter 2026 for an

average of over 18 years and an average price increase of roughly $20/MWh relative to prior

realized pricing. Management cited tightening power markets and rising data center demand

as key drivers. NextEra has secured solar panels and battery storage through 2029, and wind

components through 2027. Management’s base case assumes 15 GW of large load by 2035,

with an upside case of 30 GW. The expected energy mix for hubs is ~50% gas generation, with

the remainder met by renewables and storage. Lastly, Energy Resources has ownership

interests in over 1,000 miles of FERC-regulated pipelines, with organic expansion

opportunities.

• NEE has said Point Beach is drawing significant interest from multiple parties, reflecting

its location and hyperscaler-driven demand. Management has said conversations are

ongoing and progressing, though the company is not disclosing specific counterparties. As

PPA renewal decisions approach, NextEra emphasized a disciplined process to ensure the

right outcome for the asset. They have reiterated that Point Beach is attractive and valuable,

and said they are encouraged by what they are seeing in current discussions.

• Four growth avenues for battery storage: NextEra has highlighted that it builds standalone

storage, co-locates storage at existing sites, develops storage as a grid solution, and expands

batteries from four hours to eight hours at existing storage projects. The company has said its

standalone and co-located battery storage pipeline sits at over 110 GWs, excluding expansion