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KKR Acquires EDF Power Solutions North America

Analysis based on 14 articles · First reported Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026

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The acquisition by KKR & Co. of Hammond Power Solutions' North American operations is expected to positively impact the renewable energy sector by expanding clean energy solutions in the United States and Canada. This deal, KKR & Co.'s largest in renewables, signals strong investor confidence in the growth of the renewable energy market, potentially attracting further investment and driving innovation in the industry.

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KKR & Co., a global investment firm, has agreed to acquire the North American operations and assets of Hammond Power Solutions from SK Group for approximately $4.2 billion, with potential additional payments of up to $0.39 billion. This transaction represents KKR & Co.'s largest individual investment in the renewables sector. Hammond Power Solutions North America is a significant owner of renewable energy capacity in the United States and Canada, with a diversified portfolio of solar, wind, and battery storage assets. KKR & Co.'s investment aims to support the expansion of Hammond Power Solutions' asset base and accelerate its development pipeline, addressing the increasing power demand in the United States due to data centers, manufacturing reshoring, and broader electrification. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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KKR & Co. is acquiring Hammond Power Solutions' North American operations, which is its largest individual investment in the renewables sector, expanding its portfolio and strategic position in clean energy.
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Hammond Power Solutions' North American operations are being acquired by KKR & Co., which will provide resources and strategic support to expand its asset base and accelerate its development pipeline.
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SK Group is selling its North American renewable operations to KKR & Co. for approximately $4.2 billion, with potential additional payments, allowing it to divest assets.
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The United States is a key market for Hammond Power Solutions' North American operations, with anticipated increases in power demand due to data centers, manufacturing reshoring, and electrification.
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Canada is a key market for Hammond Power Solutions' North American operations, which has a nearly 40-year track record of delivering clean energy solutions across the U.S. and Canada.
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Cecilio Velasco, a Managing Director at KKR & Co., commented on the strategic importance of the acquisition for meeting the increasing power demand in the United States.
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