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    Our innovation model

    Innovation, a strategic pillar for Iberdrola

    At Iberdrola, we are committed to an innovation model that drives the development of disruptive and sustainable technologies that in turn consolidate the energy transformation.

    Our vision in terms of innovation is to drive the development of disruptive and sustainable technologies, aligned with the key drivers of the transformation of the energy sector: decarbonising energy generation, through the massive integration of renewable energies, promoting smart grids and electrifying the demand.

    At Iberdrola, we are the world's leading private energy company in terms of investment in R&D&I (Research, Development and Innovation) according to the European Commission. After investing €384 million in 2023, we set the target of reaching €4 billion by 2030. In this way, we seek to improve our processes, the operating conditions and safety of our facilities, as well as to reduce our environmental impact.

    An innovative effort focused on five main bases

    New products and services that respond to customer needs with greater personalisation of content and offers.

    Disruptive technologies that are increasingly efficient, sustainable and eco-friendly, optimising the operation of facilities and processes, as well as products and services that are more innovative and competitive.

    Digitalisation and automation across all businesses and processes, to create value in asset lifecycle management, network optimisation and aggregation, and integrated service design for the new digital customer profile.

    Innovation with start-ups, entrepreneurs and suppliers. We are pioneers in promoting innovation with start-ups, entrepreneurs and suppliers to develop new disruptive business models, fostering the exchange of knowledge and acting as a driving force among our collaborators.

    Culture of innovation and talent through knowledge transfer, attracting talent and promoting entrepreneurship.

    Our figures

    Data from our Innovation Report 2022 and our Strategic Plan 2026

    intercambio euro
    385

    €M/year investment in R&D

    documento lápiz
    250

    ongoing projects per year

    personas
    700,000

    members in the Universities Programme

    equipo personas
    +7,500

    start-ups in the PERSEO ecosystem

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    Start-up Challenge

    We are committed to technology start-ups to help us find innovative solutions to improve our operations and minimise our environmental impact.

    Technology to make our employees safer around electrical grid infrastructures

    We’re looking for innovative technological solutions to drive the industry

    How to make wind measurement in wind farms more efficient?

    Start-up challenge: Planning new electricity grid scenarios

    How can we guarantee the long-term capacity of the electricity grid?

    Open innovation and collaborations

    At Iberdrola, we promote training and research in innovative and sustainable projects, generating an interconnected and highly valuable innovative ecosystem. To this end, we collaborate with various institutions in universalising energy services, promoting knowledge in specific areas of science, energy, information technology, and in R&D&I projects.

    Alliances

    We promote training and research through our many international innovation centres.

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    Universities

    Iberdrola Universities Programme (Iberdrola U), present on three continents and with 700,000 members, is committed to the transfer of knowledge, talent and social contribution.

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    PERSEO

    PERSEO programme gives us access to the technologies of the future while fostering the development of a start-ups ecosystem in the electricity sector with a focus on sustainability.

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    Innovation management

    For executing our innovative activity, the Company has an open and decentralised R&D&I management model, with the participation of technology suppliers, universities, foundations, technology centres and industrial organisations through different programmes and subjects.

    • Decentralised, because the process is carried out independently in each business unit, supported and coordinated by the Innovation Directorate.

    • Open, because we consider ourselves a technology-driven company, and as such, it is our vocation to involve the Group's technology suppliers in our innovation process.

    Innovation news

    Avangrid launches an innovative power grid mapping project using drones and AI
    Avangrid launches an innovative power grid mapping project using drones and AI

    07/05/2025

    Avangrid Uses Generative AI to Support Field Technicians at Its Wind Farms in the United States
    Avangrid Uses Generative AI to Support Field Technicians at Its Wind Farms in the United States

    15/04/2025

    Iberdrola, leader in the energy sector in attracting and retaining talent in Spain
    Iberdrola, leader in the energy sector in attracting and retaining talent in Spain

    05/03/2025

    Iberdrola and ANCES join forces in the search for start-ups to drive photovoltaic tech
    Iberdrola and ANCES join forces in the search for start-ups to drive photovoltaic tech

    24/02/2025

    Iberdrola and Enlit Europe start preparations for the star European industry event in Bilbao in November
    Iberdrola and Enlit Europe start preparations for the star European industry event in Bilbao in November

    19/02/2025

    Iberdrola participates in an investment round in the startup Nido to drive aerothermal energy in Spain
    Iberdrola participates in an investment round in the startup Nido to drive aerothermal energy in Spain

    10/02/2025

    Iberdrola, the world's leading private utility in terms of R&D&I investment for the third year running
    Iberdrola, the world's leading private utility in terms of R&D&I investment for the third year running

    09/01/2025

    Iberdrola invests in start-up RTS to develop innovative materials for offshore wind and energy renovations
    Iberdrola invests in start-up RTS to develop innovative materials for offshore wind and energy renovations

    22/11/2024

    Iberdrola gives new wings to its wind farms with wind measurement formulas for its turbines
    Iberdrola gives new wings to its wind farms with wind measurement formulas for its turbines

    15/11/2024

    Start-up Plexigrid wins Iberdrola's challenge to optimise grid capacity through data and AI
    Start-up Plexigrid wins Iberdrola's challenge to optimise grid capacity through data and AI

    17/10/2024

    Iberdrola invests in innovation, sustainability and smart grids at Startup Olé Salamanca
    Iberdrola invests in innovation, sustainability and smart grids at Startup Olé Salamanca

    09/10/2024

    Iberdrola's robot dog
    Iberdrola's robot dog "Sparky" recognised for improving grid quality with innovative robotics

    07/10/2024

    Iberdrola’s SP Energy Networks acquires tech company to boost UK distribution network efficiency
    Iberdrola’s SP Energy Networks acquires tech company to boost UK distribution network efficiency

    30/09/2024

    Iberdrola Legal Hub receives Financial Times Innovative Lawyers award in the Operational Transformation category
    Iberdrola Legal Hub receives Financial Times Innovative Lawyers award in the Operational Transformation category

    17/09/2024

    Iberdrola installs more than 700,000 smart meters in the US
    Iberdrola installs more than 700,000 smart meters in the US

    26/08/2024

    Project WinDTwin Pioneers a New Era of Offshore Wind Energy Optimisation
    Project WinDTwin Pioneers a New Era of Offshore Wind Energy Optimisation

    15/07/2024

    Iberdrola and Multiverse Computing announce pilot project success to optimise battery installation in the grid
    Iberdrola and Multiverse Computing announce pilot project success to optimise battery installation in the grid

    12/07/2024

    Iberdrola acquires 100% of Balantia to accelerate decarbonisation of companies
    Iberdrola acquires 100% of Balantia to accelerate decarbonisation of companies

    03/07/2024

    Iberdrola presents Carbon2Nature to reduce the global carbon footprint through nature-based solutions
    Iberdrola presents Carbon2Nature to reduce the global carbon footprint through nature-based solutions

    19/06/2024

    Iberdrola promotes the application of Artificial Intelligence in its electricity grids through its startup programme
    Iberdrola promotes the application of Artificial Intelligence in its electricity grids through its startup programme

    13/06/2024

    More about our innovation model

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      • AI Centre of Excellence
      • Flexibility of electricity markets
      • What is a SCADA system? Discover its advantages
      • MeteoFlow Project
      • Solutions and services for our customers
      • Iberdrola Innovation Middle East
      • Smart Mobility Lab
      • Expansive concrete phenomenon

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    • GSGIH Start-up challenge electrical network

      Looking for new materials, designs and methodologies for electric substations and very high-voltage lines 

      Iberdrola, through its start-ups program PERSEO is looking for new materials, designs, manufacturing and construction methods for electric substations and very high-voltage lines that enhance the sustainability of the processes.

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      business PERSEO entrepreneurship energy transition

      We are investing to create a new model for electrification support projects

      The PERSEO Venture Builder unit was created to create new business models that contribute to electrification in sectors that are difficult to decarbonise.

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    • PERSEO

      We conduct more than 25 pilot tests of new technologies per year as a gateway to establishing collaborations

      As part of the Iberdrola - PERSEO 'Start-ups' programme, we carry out pilot projects with different companies to test the new technologies and business models they offer, always aligned with the areas of interest of our businesses. These pilot tests in real environments are a preliminary step in the search for emerging companies with which to establish business relationships.

      • Facebook We conduct more than 25 pilot tests of new technologies per year as a gateway to establishing collaborations
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      GSGIH Start-up challenge electrical network

      Minsait, winner of the challenge for the early detection of fires in the vicinity of power lines

      Minsait has developed a solution that will detect the presence of fire in the vicinity of power lines and alert Iberdrola's Distribution Operation Centre. This, in turn, will allow early notification of the authorities and the Fire Brigade.

      • Facebook Minsait, winner of the challenge for the early detection of fires in the vicinity of power lines
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      Hyperion Robotics produces the first sustainable concrete structure for Iberdrola, using 3D printing and recycled materials

      Iberdrola has contributed to making one of the award-winning solutions in the Start-up Challenge 'Automation of the construction of electrical transmission facilities' a reality, together with the Finnish company Hyperion Robotics. An innovative technique for the sustainable construction of concrete structures: with 75 % less materials, up to 20 % less direct costs and the same levels of quality, efficiency and safety. This pilot project marks a milestone in the company's aim to minimise the carbon footprint in the construction of its transport network.

      • Facebook Hyperion Robotics produces the first sustainable concrete structure for Iberdrola, using 3D printing and recycled materials
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      What is the Internet of Behaviour?

      With the turn of the millennium came a new concept that referred to the digital interconnection between objects in the physical world and the Internet. It was the so-called Internet of Things (IoT) and, according to estimates by the US company Cisco, by 2025 there will be 75 trillion connected devices. As a result, the capacity for data collection multiplies and makes it possible, if analysed correctly, to obtain individual patterns on a massive scale. This is the Internet of Behaviour (IoB).

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