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30/01/2026 - 14:30 UTC +01:00Ignacio Galán in Davos: It is urgent to expand the electricity grid in the face of booming digital and industrial demand El presidente de Iberdrola , Ignacio Galán, ha advertido de la necesidad crítica de ampliar y modernizar las redes eléctricas a escala global para poder responder al rápido crecimiento de la demanda derivada de los centros de datos, la industria y la electrificación de la economía. Así lo ha señalado en una entrevista concedida a The Wall Street Journal con motivo de la celebración del Foro Económico Mundial de Davos . READ MORE
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30/01/2026Iberdrola receives €44 million for three battery storage projects in Poland Iberdrola Renewables Polska, a subsidiary of the Iberdrola Group in Poland , has secured €44 million (PLN 186 million) in funding from the Polish National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management for the construction of three battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a combined capacity of 160 megawatts (MW). The projects include the Pniewnik 1 (38 MW) and Pniewnik 2 (42 MW) BESS facilities in the Mazovia region, as well as the Zushi BESS project (80 MW) in the Lower Silesia region. These systems store electrical energy as chemical energy during periods of low demand and discharge it when required, such as during peak consumption or when renewable energy generation is low. Iberdrola is advancing efficient energy storage technologies in Poland as a key enabler of electrification . The company’s project portfolio in the country currently totals 940 MW and includes a dozen BESS projects across various regions. READ MORE
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30/01/2026 - 12:40 UTC +01:00Avangrid renews collaboration with Yale to drive energy innovation Avangrid, Iberdrola Group’s subsidiary in the United States , announced in late January the renewal of its collaboration agreement with Yale University in Connecticut. Avangrid CEO José Antonio Miranda attended the ceremony and pledged the company’s continued support for Yale’s innovative research, which is helping to drive a smarter energy future while strengthening energy reliability and adaptability in an ever-evolving energy landscape. The collaboration between Avangrid and Yale, which began in 2019, has recently supported research topics such as the adoption of heat pumps, energy storage and energy policy. To date, the collaboration has delivered high-impact projects with real-world potential, including an assessment of the feasibility of integrating solar energy in Connecticut, a study of network benefits for grid interconnections and the creation of a bespoke leadership programme for Avangrid executives. You can read the full story in Avangrid’s communication room . READ MORE
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29/01/2026Iberdrola’s subsidiary in Brazil receives the Ibero-American Quality Award in the Gold category for its operational excellence Neoenergia, Iberdrola's subsidiary in Brazil , as been recognised with the Ibero-American Quality Award in the Gold category for its high operational standards and the performance of its five distribution companies. The award is a project attached to the Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government, coordinated by SEGIB (the Ibero-American General Secretariat) and managed by FUNDIBEQ (the Ibero-American Foundation for Quality Management). Eduardo Capelastegui, CEO of Neoenergia, collected the award at a ceremony held in the Assembly Hall of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in Madrid, Spain. This is the first time in the 26 editions of the Ibero-American Quality Award that a business group has been honoured, as Neoenergia received the distinction together with its five distributors. With more than 16,000 employees, Neoenergia also becomes the largest organisation to receive the award. The Ibero-American Quality Award, which reinforces the Group’s commitment to responsible management aligned with social impact and sustainability , is the highest distinction granted in the region to public and private organisations. Candidates are evaluated using the Ibero-American Model of Excellence in Management, which integrates key aspects such as innovation , digitalisation, sustainability and risk management. Since its creation in 1999, the award has established itself as a hallmark of international prestige. At the same ceremony, Iberdrola Mexico received an award, also in the Gold category, for DestElla, a social programme that promotes the development and empowerment of girls and women through sport. Since its launch in 2024, the programme has benefited more than 8,500 participants. Katya Somohano, CEO of Iberdrola Mexico, collected the award. The Iberdrola Group has already been recognised in previous editions of the Ibero-American Quality Award. In 2014 and 2016, the distributor Neoenergia Elektro was awarded the Gold category. In 2019 and 2021, Iberdrola Mexico received the Silver category, and in 2024 it achieved the Gold category. You can read the full news stories in Neoenergia's Media Room and Iberdrola Mexico's Media Room (in Spanish). READ MORE
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29/01/2026Iberdrola completes the sale of its gas plants for slurry treatment to Edison Next Iberdrola has closed the sale of its portfolio of gas assets for slurry treatment in Spain to the energy services company Edison Next. The deal was previously announced on 1 December. The portfolio comprises five slurry treatment plants in operation, which were developed more than 20 years ago and total 52 MW, as well as four biomethane projects located in nearby areas that are under development. The completion of this transaction is part of Iberdrola's asset rotation and alliance plan and is in line with its strategy of driving a transformation towards businesses with greater growth opportunities, mainly electrical networks and renewable generation. In this regard the Group has carried out various transactions in recent months, such as the acquisition of its partner PREVI's stake in its Brazilian subsidiary Neoenergía and the subsequent announcement of a takeover bid to acquire 100% of the capital; the alliance with Masdar to co-invest €5.2 billion in Iberdrola's largest offshore wind farm, East Anglia Three, located in the United Kingdom and with a capacity of 1,400 MW; and recent divestment agreements in Mexico, Hungary and France. READ MORE
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28/01/2026 - 16:35 UTC +01:00Neoenergia launches a new safety campaign during Carnival, bringing together two leading Brazilian artists Neoenergia, a subsidiary of the Iberdrola Group in Brazil , has brought together singer and songwriter Alceu Valença and the band BaianaSystem, two of the most influential names in Brazilian music, for an electrical grid safety awareness campaign during Carnival 2026. The aim is clear: to raise awareness of the risks associated with dangerous behaviour involving the power grid, such as climbing power poles, making illegal connections or throwing metal streamers near electrical wiring. This is particularly important during Carnival, when millions of people fill the streets of the country’s major cities. For Neoenergia, music is an effective strategy to reinforce its commitment and strengthen the brand’s relevance as an agent of social transformation , drawing on the power of Brazilian culture to convey essential messages to the general public. The result is a campaign that encourages people to celebrate Carnival while also promoting safer behaviour, helping to protect revellers, communities and the continuity of the energy supply. You can read the full story in Neoenergia's Media Room. READ MORE
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28/01/2026 - 11:52 UTC +01:00Iberdrola inaugurates the lighting of the Royal Palace Chapel as the first milestone of the company’s 125th anniversary Iberdrola has launched the programme of activities to mark its 125th anniversary with the renovation of the lighting system in the Chapel of the Royal Palace of Madrid, one of the great treasures of Spain’s historical and artistic heritage, because of an agreement between Iberdrola and Patrimonio Nacional (National Heritage). The new lighting was inaugurated by the President of the Fundación Iberdrola España , Jaime Alfonsín, and the President of Patrimonio Nacional, Ana de la Cueva. This event marks the beginning of a series of lighting projects for iconic buildings and monuments that the company will carry out throughout Spain in 2026. This inauguration forms part of the extensive and diverse programme designed for 2026 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Iberdrola Group. The programme ranges from art exhibitions, music festivals and technology showcases to social events. You can read the full story at the Iberdrola España Press Room. READ MORE
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27/01/2026 - 13:32 UTC +01:00Iberdrola, leader in the European market for long-term clean energy contracts for the third consecutive year Iberdrola leads the European market for long-term renewable energy purchase agreements, known as Power Purchase Agreements or PPAs , for the third consecutive year, according to the Pexapark Renewables Market Outlook 2026 report. This result is based on a strategy founded on a broad and diversified portfolio of renewable projects, which allows Iberdrola to offer clean energy at stable, competitive and long-term prices in a context marked by volatility in the energy markets. The Group, which has extensive experience in the sector, manages PPAs in Spain, the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Italy, Portugal and Poland, among others. The experience accumulated in these markets, as well as a portfolio that combines solar photovoltaic , onshore and offshore wind, hydroelectric and battery storage solutions , allows each contract to be tailored to the specific needs of customers. Its signed long-term electricity sales now total 400 TWh. Iberdrola has strategic agreements with some of the world's largest multinationals, including Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Telefónica, Mercedes-Benz, Heineken, Vodafone, Mercadona, AB InBev, Renault, Holcim and Salzgitter. It also collaborates with companies in key sectors such as technology, food distribution, telecommunications, metallurgy, automotive and transport, reflecting the growing demand for renewable energy from companies committed to decarbonisation and cost stability. Through PPAs, Iberdrola provides industrial customers with access to 100% renewable energy at stable long-term prices, reducing emissions and advancing their climate goals. These agreements also contribute to improving business competitiveness and have become an essential pillar for driving electrification and the deployment of new renewable capacity in Europe. READ MORE
