Leading companies join Global Renewables Alliance to strengthen energy security

May 5, 2026

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Brussels, 5 May 2026 – The Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) today announces its 2026 corporate partners, bringing together leading companies from across the renewable energy value chain at a critical moment for the global energy transition. As countries and businesses face continued energy insecurity, price volatility and growing pressure on competitiveness, the partnership underlines the urgent need to accelerate the deployment of renewable power, grids and storage.

This year’s partners include Fortescue, Iberdrola, Arup, EDP, Hitachi, Octopus Energy Generation, Ørsted, SSE, SUNOTEC, and Vestas.

Together, these companies represent a broad cross-section of the global energy ecosystem, including developers, utilities, technology providers, manufacturers, investors, advisors, and major energy buyers. By partnering with GRA, they contribute industry expertise and strengthen the private sector voice in support of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030.

“Energy has become a defining issue for economic stability and competitiveness,” said Bruce Douglas, CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance. “The companies partnering with GRA this year are demonstrating that renewables, combined with grids, storage and electrification, are not only the fastest and cheapest route to decarbonisation, but the foundation of a secure and resilient energy system. Turning ambition into implementation is now the priority.”

Across industries, partners highlighted the growing role of renewables in addressing today’s energy challenges:

Andrew Forrest, Executive Chairman and Founder at Fortescue, said: “Volatile fossil fuel prices are a handbrake on global growth. Nations and industries cannot build prosperity on fuels that swing wildly in cost and security. The only real pathway forward is clear – replace fossil fuels with abundant, predictable renewable energy. Fortescue is proving that heavy industry can be decarbonised now, not decades from now. Through our partnership with the Global Renewables Alliance, we are helping drive a global shift where green energy delivers not just climate outcomes, but stronger, more resilient economies.”

Gonzalo Sáenz de Miera, Director of Climate Change and Alliances at Iberdrola, said: “Electrification is at the heart of the response to today’s security and competitiveness challenges, stemming from the continued dependence of our energy model on fossil fuels. At Iberdrola, we have long championed clean electricity as the most effective way to create sustainable value for the economy. Through our partnership with the Global Renewables Alliance, we are joining forces with key partners to accelerate electrification worldwide and deliver meaningful benefits across society.”

Through their partnership with GRA, the companies will engage in key global moments throughout the year, including London Climate Action Week, Climate Week NYC and COP31, sharing practical business experience and demonstrate how renewable energy is already delivering tangible benefits for businesses and economies.

Their engagement will support GRA’s work to accelerate action on renewables, grids and storage, and to promote ambitious, actionable and investible policy frameworks. At a time when governments are preparing the next generation of energy and climate plans, the role of the private sector in delivering solutions at scale is more important than ever.

This announcement reinforces growing alignment between businesses and policymakers on the need to move faster. With the support of its corporate partners, GRA will continue to champion the policies and partnerships needed to unlock rapid renewable energy growth and strengthen energy security worldwide.

Companies interested in joining this effort should contact Aitana Santiago, Business Development Lead, at aitana@globalrenewablesalliance.org to explore partnership opportunities. 

Volatile fossil fuel prices are a handbrake on global growth. Nations and industries cannot build prosperity on fuels that swing wildly in cost and security. The only real pathway forward is clear – replace fossil fuels with abundant, predictable renewable energy. Fortescue is proving that heavy industry can be decarbonised now, not decades from now. Through our partnership with the Global Renewables Alliance, we are helping drive a global shift where green energy delivers not just climate outcomes, but stronger, more resilient economies.
Andrew Forrest
Executive Chairman and Founder, Fortescue
Electrification is at the heart of the response to today’s security and competitiveness challenges, stemming from the continued dependence of our energy model on fossil fuels. At Iberdrola, we have long championed clean electricity as the most effective way to create sustainable value for the economy. Through our partnership with the Global Renewables Alliance, we are joining forces with key partners to accelerate electrification worldwide and deliver meaningful benefits across society.
Gonzalo Sáenz de Miera
Director of Climate Change and Alliances, Iberdrola
We are delighted to renew our support for the Global Renewables Alliance this year. Our continued sponsorship reflects Arup’s commitment to a coalition of ambitious actors shaping the future global energy system. We guide, plan, and design energy solutions that drive the just transition, working with clients across strategy, policy, and engineering to shape low-carbon energy solutions able to adapt and endure. By supporting the Global Renewables Alliance once again, we deepen our engagement with companies, governments, and influential voices who share our conviction that accelerating the energy transition is essential to shaping a better world.
Alan Thomson
Global Energy Leader, Arup
Energy today is a strategic asset that underpins competitiveness, security and social stability. The evidence is clear: renewables, supported by grids and storage, are the most effective way to deliver affordable and secure energy at scale and at speed. By partnering with the Global Renewables Alliance, we are working across different sectors of the energy ecosystem to turn shared ambition into real outcomes for consumers, businesses and countries.
Miguel Stilwell d'Andrade
CEO, EDP
Accelerating electrification, scaling renewable energy, and expanding grids at pace will only be possible through strong collaboration between the private and public sectors. In an increasingly volatile energy landscape, faster and more coordinated action across industry and policymakers is essential to strengthen energy security and independence. Through initiatives like the Global Renewables Alliance, we can help align efforts and turn ambition into tangible progress.
Ulrik Stridbæk
Vice President, Ørsted
With the impacts of climate change and geopolitical volatility felt more acutely every day, the need to accelerate the global energy transition has never been more urgent. As the UK and Ireland’s clean energy champion, collaborating with other industry leaders through the Global Renewables Alliance means we can help drive forward the trebling up of renewables globally – and, just as importantly, the delivery of the grid, storage and flexibility infrastructure essential to the secure, affordable and clean power system of the future.
Martin Pibworth
Chief Executive, SSE
Vestas supports the Global Renewables Alliance in advancing wind energy as a driver of energy security and economic growth worldwide. Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, scaling wind power is essential to reduce reliance on volatile fossil fuel imports and build resilient energy systems. Tripling renewable capacity by 2030 is a critical step toward a secure, affordable, and sustainable energy future. Turning ambition into action is now paramount, and Vestas stands ready to support this transition.
Morten Dyrholm
Group Senior Vice President of Marketing, Communications, Sustainability & Public Affairs, Vestas

About the Global Renewables Alliance

The Global Renewables Alliance ( GRA) represents the leading international industry players and provides a unified renewable energy voice. Comprised of founding members the Global Wind Energy Council, the Global Solar Council, the International Hydropower Association, the International Geothermal Association, the Long Duration Energy Storage Council and the Green Hydrogen Organisation, the Alliance aims to increase ambition and accelerate the uptake of renewable energy across the world.  #3xRenewables.

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