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22/10/2026 - 18:51 UTC +02:00Neoenergia and EIB sign BRL 857 million green loan, guaranteed by Cesce, to modernise electricity grids in Brazil Neoenergia, a company of the Spanish Iberdrola Group, and the European Investment Bank (EIB), through EIB Global, have signed an R$857 million financing agreement to expand and modernise the electricity distribution grid operated by Neoenergia Elektro in the states of São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul. The EIB loan is guaranteed by Cesce, the Spanish export credit agency. The programme will finance the refurbishment and modernisation of distribution lines, substations, control and protection systems, grid automation and measures to reduce technical losses. The investments will enhance the grid’s reliability and resilience, expand and modernise its capacity and facilitate the connection of new users, including low-income households and renewable energy generators. “We are celebrating a significant step forward in our record investment plan for Neoenergia Elektro by accelerating the modernisation and improvement of the distribution grid. As the electrification of the economy requires modern, digital and resilient electricity grids, this financing reinforces Neoenergia’s commitment to preparing the grid for new energy demands while keeping customers at the heart of our operations. Our priority is to provide an increasingly reliable, efficient and high-quality service,” said Eduardo Capelastegui, CEO of Neoenergia. “Modern and resilient electricity grids are essential for the green transition and for ensuring reliable access to energy. This financing will help improve the quality of electricity supply for communities and businesses in São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul, while enabling the connection of renewable energy sources and supporting Brazil’s long-term climate goals. The operation also reflects the European Union’s commitment, through Global Gateway, to sustainable infrastructure and stronger partnerships in Latin America,” said EIB Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris. “Cesce is proud to support Neoenergia’s investment projects in Brazil, which demonstrate the leadership of our companies. This project shows how long-term partnerships with institutions such as the European Investment Bank can channel sustainable investment into projects that benefit local communities, strengthen economic growth and promote renewable energy for the future,” said Pablo de Ramón-Laca, CEO of Cesce. “This investment is a strong example of how the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy is turning our shared climate ambitions with Brazil into concrete action. By modernising electricity grids in São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul, the project will support a more reliable, resilient and inclusive energy system, facilitate the integration of renewable energy and deliver tangible benefits for people and businesses,” concluded Francisco André, European Union Ambassador to Brazil. Benefits for Neoenergia Elektro’s concession area Neoenergia Elektro serves more than 3 million customers across 223 municipalities in São Paulo and five municipalities in Mato Grosso do Sul. The company’s grid investments aim to improve service quality, expand automation and make electricity distribution more efficient and resilient to extreme weather events. The operation will contribute to Brazil’s Ten-Year Energy Expansion Plan, which prioritises energy efficiency, grid modernisation and the integration of renewable energy. By increasing grid flexibility and reducing losses, the programme will help accommodate greater renewable energy generation and support a more reliable, efficient and inclusive electricity system. The project is fully dedicated to climate action and supports the European Union’s Global Gateway Investment Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean. The initiative will promote infrastructure aligned with climate goals, contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth and strengthen the strategic partnership between the European Union and Brazil. The EIB financing provides stable, long-term funding for capital-intensive grid investments. It will help Neoenergia Elektro implement a broader modernisation programme, reduce refinancing risk and mobilise complementary funding from commercial banks and capital markets. The investment programme is expected to increase women’s participation in the energy sector, including in technical roles, professional training and leadership positions. Second financing agreement between the parties This is not the first financing agreement between the EIB and Neoenergia. In November 2025, during COP30, the parties signed a R$1.7 billion green financing agreement to modernise Bahia’s electricity grid. Neoenergia Coelba, the state’s electricity distributor, serves more than 6 million customers across 415 municipalities in Bahia. The financing also supported the expansion of the electricity grid, the construction of new connections and investments in automation equipment. Granted on competitive commercial terms, the financing underwent a rigorous technical and environmental assessment process. The operation represented a strategic opportunity available only to a select group of Brazilian companies that meet the highest international standards. READ MORE
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22/10/2026 - 16:00 UTC +02:00Iberdrola hosts leading figures from the legal, business and institutional areas at the first edition of its Legal Forum Iberdrola has held the first edition of the Iberdrola Legal Forum, a space for dialogue and reflection on the role of law in the major challenges posed by the transformation of Europe’s energy model through electrification. Under the theme “Electrification, sovereignty and legal certainty: an opportunity for transformation for Europe”, the event was opened by the Group’s Executive Chairman , Ignacio Galán, who highlighted the advantages of electrification in strengthening Europe’s energy autonomy and competitiveness, as well as the need to boost investment in electricity networks to make this transformation possible. The forum began by analysing how large companies are tackling an energy landscape in transformation, at a time when electrification is increasingly important for the competitiveness of countries and for investment decisions. Strengthening the European Union’s energy sovereignty was the focus of another of the forum’s panels, which underlined that reinforcing this autonomy means accelerating electrification by making use of local resources to reduce external dependence and protect citizens and industry from episodes of price volatility. Electricity networks were also at the centre of one of the main debates of the event, as a key element in driving electrification. In this area, speakers pointed to the need to establish appropriate and predictable incentives, speed up permitting and improve the planning and coordination of new infrastructure. Energy taxation completed the forum’s programme, and it was noted that this is one of the areas in which there must be greater consistency between European policies and their application by member states. In addition, speakers advocated a tax system that provides the right economic signals and removes barriers to electrification. READ MORE
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22/10/2026 - 13:25 UTC +02:00Neoenergia wins three awards for initiatives combining electrification and social commitment Neoenergia, Iberdrola Group’s Brazilian subsidiary , has been recognised in three categories at the 2026 Aberje Awards, one of Brazil’s leading corporate communications awards. The company won awards in the Consumer/Customer, Diversity and Inclusion and Event categories in the North and Northeast regions, for three initiatives linked to safety, promoting women’s sport and the energy transition. In the Consumer/Customer category, Neoenergia was recognised for an initiative that uses music and Brazilian culture to raise awareness of electricity network safety during large-scale celebrations such as Carnival and the São João festivals. The Diversity and Inclusion award went to the Acredite na sua energia (Believe in your own power) campaign, which focuses on strengthening women’s presence and visibility in sport and inspiring future generations. Finally, Neoenergia was recognised in the Event category for the presentation of Mais por Noronha, an initiative to advance the electrification of the Fernando de Noronha archipelago. The project involves an investment of 350 million Brazilian reais and the installation of more than 30,000 solar panels, alongside battery storage systems, electric mobility and smart meters, with the aim of moving towards a more sustainable energy model on the island. Read the full story in Neoenergia’s Newsroom . READ MORE
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21/10/2026 - 09:43 UTC +02:00Iberdrola sets total interim dividend for 2026 at €0.275 per share * Iberdrola has set the total interim dividend against 2026 results at €0.275 gross per share, under the terms of the new edition of the “Iberdrola Retribución Flexible” announced to the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV). * The total interim dividend therefore represents an increase of 8.7% compared with the dividend for 2025, reinforcing the growth in shareholder remuneration and the dividend policy that the Group has pursued for more than 20 years. * The total interim dividend will amount to €1.835bn, compared with €1.690bn last year. * Iberdrola shareholders will have three options: receive new shares, collect the dividend in cash or sell their rights on the market. Shareholders may choose one of these alternatives or combine them according to their preferences. * This new edition reaffirms the company's strong commitment to its shareholders: annual dividends have risen from €482m in 2000 to €4.532bn paid in 2025. In addition, Iberdrola has distributed nearly €47bn in dividends since 2001. Estimated timetable for the second edition of ‘Iberdrola Retribución Flexible’ for 2026. The following dates are scheduled for 2027: * 8 January: The number of rights required to receive one new share, the amount of the interim dividend per share and, where applicable, the amount of the balancing dividend will be announced. * 11 January: Last day to acquire shares carrying the right to participate in “Iberdrola Retribución Flexible”. * 12 January: The period begins during which shareholders can choose to receive new shares, collect the interim dividend in cash or sell their rights on the market. * 25 January: The period for choosing between the three options listed above and trading the rights comes to an end. * 1 February: Payment of the interim dividend and, where applicable, the balancing dividend. * 3 February: Trading in the new shares begins. READ MORE
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21/10/2026Iberdrola’s 9M 2026 Net Profit up 10% to € 5.8 billion led by growth in Networks in all geographies Commenting on the results, Ignacio Galán, Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, said: "Iberdrola’s performance in the first nine months of 2026 gives us the confidence to raise our full-year outlook to at least 10% adjusted profit growth. As never before, we are leading the way globally in investing and delivering the electricity infrastructure essential for energy security and economic growth. Across all our geographies, unprecedented demand is driving accelerated grid build-out to 2030 and beyond." READ MORE
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20/10/2026 - 16:30 UTC +02:00More than 20,000 people have visited Iberdrola’s major technology exhibition in a month to mark its 125th anniversary More than 20,000 people have visited An Electrifying Journey: An Immersive Iberdrola Experience over the past month. The major technology exhibition on the future of electricity was organised by Iberdrola to mark its 125th anniversary. The exhibition ends its stay at the Crystal Gallery of Cibeles Palace in Madrid today, having sold out all available time slots and increased the number of tickets initially planned to meet the high demand. Since opening to the public on 21 September, the initiative has aroused great interest among people of all ages. Through an educational, immersive and interactive approach, visitors have been able to explore the main advances that have shaped the history of electricity and discover how electrical innovation is transforming cities, mobility and industry. The exhibition has been especially well received by the education community. Nearly 4,000 students from 40 schools have taken part in the school visits and workshops, which were designed to provide a practical introduction to the scientific fundamentals and applications of electricity, spark curiosity about science and technology and encourage new vocations among young people. During these activities, students have carried out experiments related to static electricity, electrical circuits, charge generation and wireless power transmission. The exhibition has also featured demonstrations using a Tesla coil, audiovisual content, original pieces of historical and technological value and an immersive experience with mixed reality glasses. The exhibition begins a new stage Following its success in Madrid, An Electrifying Journey is now starting a new stage with a touring programme of various schools. In this way, Iberdrola will extend the educational reach of the initiative and enable more students to discover the world of electricity, innovation and technology. Once this tour is over, the exhibition will be permanently installed at the Iberdrola Training and Innovation Campus in San Agustín del Guadalix, where it will continue to contribute to scientific and technological outreach and to the education of new generations. This new tour continues one of the exhibition’s central aims: to share the knowledge accumulated over 125 years of the evolution of the electricity system and to show the leading role that electricity will play in building a more secure, competitive and sustainable energy model. The exhibition tells this story through Iberdrola’s own history, from the first power plants to the development of renewable energy, smart grids and energy storage. One of the major milestones of the 125th anniversary The exhibition was opened on 21 September by His Majesty King Felipe VI, accompanied by the Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, and the Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida. During the opening visit, King Felipe VI learned about the innovations that have transformed the electricity system and some of the technological advances that will drive electrification over the coming decades. An Electrifying Journey is part of 125 Light Years, the programme with which Iberdrola is celebrating its 125-year history in 2026. Throughout the year, the company is staging concerts, social activities, exhibitions and cultural events to share with society its legacy and its contribution to economic, industrial and social progress. READ MORE
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19/10/2026 - 08:52 UTC +02:00Iberdrola installs more than 100 charging points a day in Spain Iberdrola España, Iberdrola Group’s subsidiary in Spain , continues to accelerate the rollout of infrastructure to support electric mobility and is now installing more than 100 charging points every day across homes, businesses and public spaces. This growth has enabled the energy company to reach more than 85,000 chargers installed in the private sector, including private homes and businesses. These are complemented by more than 12,000 public charging points. This brings the total number of charging points installed to more than 97,000, strengthening an infrastructure that meets the needs of drivers both at home and at work and while travelling. Iberdrola España alone is responsible for installing one in every five chargers in the country and supplying them with energy. Its operations support more than 100 installation companies and over 1,000 professionals, further demonstrating how the electrification of mobility is driving economic development and creating jobs in the technology and industrial sectors. Read the full story in the Iberdrola España Newsroom . READ MORE
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16/10/2026 - 12:30 UTC +02:00Iberdrola recognised as the best Spanish company to work for in the global ranking from 'Forbes' Iberdrola is the highest-ranked Spanish company among the world's best employers in 2026, according to the list compiled by business magazine Forbes in partnership with research firm Statista. It leads the Spanish companies featured, ahead of BBVA, Repsol, Acciona, Amadeus IT Group, Santander, ACS and Grupo Saica. The gap is particularly significant compared with other major Spanish companies: Iberdrola ranks more than 250 places ahead of Repsol and more than 350 places ahead of Acciona, while Santander, ACS and Grupo Saica are ranked more than 600 places lower. The study, titled World's Best Employers 2026, is based on the opinions of more than 300,000 employees across more than 50 countries. It assesses aspects of the employee experience, including pay, career development opportunities, work-life balance and company reputation. The ranking features a total of 900 companies, with just eight Spanish businesses represented and Iberdrola leading the way. READ MORE
