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17/10/2025 - 12:31 UTC +02:00Avangrid quickly restores power to thousands of customers after a Nor'easter Avangrid, Iberdrola Group’s US subsidiary , successfully restored power to 30,000 customers affected by the recent Nor'easter. The storm caused widespread outages in the service areas of Avangrid's subsidiaries in Connecticut and upstate New York. NYSEG and UI mobilised 550 workers who responded quickly and safely to restore service. Power could be restored quickly because of the company's investments in modernising and strengthening the electricity grid . Advanced technologies such as automated switching, smart meters and real-time monitoring systems enabled teams to quickly identify outages, isolate damage and restore service efficiently. These infrastructure improvements have increased the resilience of the grid , cut restoration times by two hours and reinforced Avangrid's commitment to delivering reliable power in the face of increasingly severe weather events. You can read the full story at the Avangrid Press Room. READ MORE
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17/10/2025 - 11:26 UTC +02:00Neoenergia Institute ensuring cultural preservation in Rio Grande do Norte with 2025 Cultural Enlightenment Programme The Neoenergia Institute, a foundation of Iberdrola's subsidiary in Brazil , offers a series of educational activities focused on promoting cultural heritage, with the support of educators and specialists, concentrating on the history of the city of Potiguar and its cultural landmarks. Thanks to these activities, more than 300 students and teachers from municipal public schools in Mossoró, a city in Rio Grande do Norte, are learning a little bit more about the importance of preserving the historical and cultural heritage of one of their greatest local symbols: the Lauro da Escóssia Historical Museum. The aim of these activities is to preserve collective memory, strengthening local residents' connection with their identity through interesting facts about the museum's collection and local historical figures. Created in 2015 by the Neoenergia Institute, the Cultural Lighting Programme is now in its 8th year. Its aim is to contribute to the conservation and preservation of the country's most emblematic buildings, showcasing their historical legacy. You can read the full story at Neoenergia's Press Room . READ MORE
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16/10/2025 - 12:06 UTC +02:00Neoenergia and Nexus Ligas sign 10-year wind energy self-production agreement Neoenergia, Iberdrola's subsidiary in Brazil , and Nexus Ligas have just announced an agreement under which they will become partners in the Canoas 3 wind farm, which is part of the Neoenergia Chafariz wind complex located in the state of Paraíba in north-eastern Brazil. This long-term power purchase agreement (PPA), signed under the self-production of energy modality, will be in place for 10 years. With this, Nexus secures access to 31 MW of renewable energy produced by the farm, enough to cover 27% of its current demand. Neoenergia Chafariz is part of the Neoenergia Renewable Complex, which has an installed capacity of 471.25 MW, enough to supply 1.3 million homes a year. You can read the full story at the Neoenergia Press Room . READ MORE
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15/10/2025 - 13:08 UTC +02:00Iberdrola strengthens its presence in Australia with the purchase of the Tungkillo battery storage project Iberdrola has acquired the Tungkillo battery storage project, located in South Australia, from the RES Australia group, which will involve an investment of 275 million euros. This infrastructure, which will have 270 MW and a storage capacity of 1,080 MWh, has all the key approvals and very advanced connection rights, in addition to the land already secured. Its entry into operation is expected in 2028. The Australian system requires a significant increase in battery storage capacity to integrate the new renewable capacity and bring flexibility to the system. The location of the Tungkillo project, in the south of the country, is optimal for providing this service. In the case of Iberdrola Australia , the storage systems provide backup capacity for its portfolio of energy sales contracts to customers. The company has two other projects under construction, Smithfield (in New South Wales) and Broadsound (in the state of Queensland), which will come into operation in 2026. Investment in line with the 2025-28 Plan The acquisition of the Tungkillo battery system is fully consistent with the Group's recently presented 2025-28 plan , which foresees total investments of more than €1 billion in Australia, a country with a AAA credit rating, mainly in battery development. The plan foresees a total investment of 58,000 million euros, an amount that will be allocated 85% to countries with an A rating equipped with stable, predictable and attractive regulatory frameworks. The United Kingdom will be the main destination for investment, with 20,000 million euros, followed by the United States, with 16,000 million, the Iberian Peninsula, with 9,000 million euros, Brazil, with 7,000 million euros and other EU countries and Australia, with 5,000 million. READ MORE
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14/10/2025 - 13:35 UTC +02:00The Alto Paranaíba transmission project in Brazil enters its final phase Neoenergia is entering the final phase of the major Alto Paranaíba project, one of Brazil’s largest electricity transmission initiatives, which crosses the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo. The company has completed all the foundations and erected 99 % of the towers, with 3,217 structures erected out of the 3,244 planned. Completing the foundations in an initiative of this magnitude is a significant achievement that demonstrates the soundness of the planning and the dedication of the teams on the ground. The foundation process – essential to ensuring the stability, safety and strength of the infrastructure for decades to come – involves deep excavations, high-precision concreting and the installation of fittings capable of supporting tonnes of metal structure for each of the towers, adapting the work to the different types of soil along the route. Cable laying is also progressing at a good pace, with 78 % of the work completed, representing 1,226 kilometres of the planned 1,573 kilometres. In total, the construction project is now 93 % complete. Neoenergia expects to complete all the work necessary for the commissioning of this infrastructure, which is essential for Brazil’s energy future, by the end of this year. Alto Paranaíba will contribute to the security and reliability of Brazil’s National Interconnected System. The project, awarded to Neoenergia in the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) transmission auction No. 01/2022, will increase the capacity of the grid between the northern region of Minas Gerais and São Paulo and the transmission of energy generated in the interior of the country. READ MORE
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14/10/2025 - 11:30 UTC +02:00ScottishPower Renewables completes first onshore apprentices course ScottishPower Renewables, Iberdrola Group’s renewable energy subsidiary in the United Kingdom , celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of its vocational training course for onshore wind turbine technicians, demonstrating its commitment to people. The four-year programme begins with three months at university, followed by six months of intensive training at the ScottishPower training centre, and then in-the-field practical experience. These apprenticeship programmes are designed to provide young people with the tools, experience and support they need to grow in the power industry . It’s about building careers, shaping futures and creating a workforce ready to lead the transition to net zero. You can read the full story at the ScottishPower Renewables Press Room. READ MORE
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10/10/2025 - 09:58 UTC +02:00Green light for ScottishPower Energy Networks’ new electricity substation in Redshaw ScottishPower Energy Networks, Iberdrola’s distribution company in the United Kingdom , has received approval to build a new electricity substation in Redshaw, South Lanarkshire. This project will increase capacity and strengthen the transmission network , supporting the delivery of clean, renewable energy to homes, schools and businesses. Scotland’s electricity transmission network was originally built in the 1920s and, although it has evolved over time, the network in the south is now close to reaching its maximum capacity. In addition, around 2 GW of new renewable energy is expected to be connected to the network in this area soon. Construction work is due to begin later this year, with the aim of completing the project by 2031. You can read the full story in the ScottishPower Energy Networks Media Room. READ MORE
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08/10/2025 - 10:32 UTC +02:00ScottishPower drives electric vehicle network in Scottish Highlands ScottishPower, the Iberdrola Group’s British subsidiary, has joined forces with the Highland and Islands Transport Association (HITRANS) to expand the use of electric vehicles throughout the region. ScottishPower will manage the electric vehicle network in Argyll and Bute, the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland. It also aims to improve the service to help HITRANS and local councils build a more reliable and user-focused network , particularly in rural areas and on the islands. You can read the full story at the ScottishPower Press Room. READ MORE
