Noticias
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12/09/2024 - 15:00 UTC +02:00Green light for the largest green hydrogen plant in Spain Iberdrola and bp have given the green light to construct a 25 MW green hydrogen project at bp's Castellón refinery, which is expected to be operational by the second half of 2026. This is the first hydrogen project undertaken by bp and Iberdrola together through Castellón Green Hydrogen S.L., a joint venture equally owned by both companies. The project was presented at an official event to publicly celebrate the signing of the final investment decision between bp and Iberdrola in July 2024. This initiative, with the participation of the Energy Technology Institute (Instituto Tecnológico de la Energía), has obtained 15 million euros in funding from the Innovative Value Chain and Renewable Hydrogen Knowledge support programmes within the Spanish Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, with funds allocated by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU. This initiative, with the participation of the Instituto Tecnológico de la Energía (ITE), has obtained funding of 15 million euros from the Innovative Value Chain and Renewable Hydrogen Knowledge support programmes of the Spanish Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, with funds allocated by NextGenerationEU of the European Union. You can read the full article in the Iberdrola España's Press Room. READ MORE
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11/09/2024 - 15:00 UTC +02:00Iberdrola, the best company in EMEA in ESG information sharing Iberdrola has been recognised as the best company in EMEA for ESG (environmental, social and governance) disclosure by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP). LACP has evaluated close to 1,000 annual reports (including in digital format) from companies from more than twenty countries around the world and has awarded Iberdrola the first place in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and the Gold award, with a score of 98 out of 100, for its digital space "Annual Integrated Annual Report and ESG Information 2023 " in the category of "Print-Based Alternative Reports". Also, for the second year in a row, the letter from the Executive Chairman, Ignacio Galán, was awarded the distinction of "Best Letter to Shareholders Worldwide". Iberdrola has managed to maintain this digital space among the best in the LACP ranking, which has positively assessed it by giving it the Technical Achievement Award for improved accessibility and an innovative one page format, which allows easier navigation to all the relevant information on sustainability. This organisation has also taken into account the effort to digitalise expanded ESG information with infographic material, which puts it in line with numerous recognised reporting standards in the field (IIRC, GRI, SASB, Global Compact, etc.). A best practice recognised by LACP As part of its commitment to transparency and sharing communications, Iberdrola makes available to its stakeholders a digital "ESG Information" space, which contains all the relevant information regarding its performance in the area of sustainability and the main associated financial metrics. This online space, which complements the other documents published in their traditional format for the 2023 financial year : the Statement of Non-Financial Information – Sustainability Report, the Integrated Report, as well as other ESG information relevant to stakeholders, is a further demonstration of the company's leadership in ESG . READ MORE
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10/09/2024 - 14:00 UTC +02:00Iberdrola begins its installation of modules at Camino Solar (California) Iberdrola, through Avangrid, its subsidiary in the United States , has begun installing the first of the 105,000 solar modules that will make up the Camino Solar photovoltaic farm in California. With a capacity of 57 MW, Camino Solar is expected to generate the same amount of energy consumed by some 14,000 US families per year, which is similar to the amount of people that Quigley Stadium can hold. This project demonstrates Iberdrola's commitment to increasing renewable capacity in the United States. Solar power complements the company's large wind fleet in the country with the goal of accelerating the transition to a clean economy independent of fossil fuels. The Camino project is expected to create around 100 jobs during construction, mostly local, and generate around $15 million (Approx €13,5 M) in state and local taxes over its lifetime. This new PV plant is located next to Iberdrola's Manzana wind farm, which has been putting 189 MW of renewable energy into the country's grid since 2012. When completed, Camino will become the tenth solar project in the company's US portfolio and the first in California. Boosting renewables in the United States Iberdrola has six other wind power projects in California, from San Diego County to the Bay Area, with a combined operating capacity of more than 500 MW. These wind farms had generated a total of $88 million in property taxes at the end of last year, supporting a variety of local servicies. The company recently surpassed 9 GW of installed capacity across its portfolio of projects spread across nearly half of the country. Late last week, Iberdrola was awarded a 791 MW contract to build the New England Wind 1 offshore wind farm. When operational, the facility will provide clean, emission-free power to 400,000 homes, or around the population of Tampa, Florida. The new farm will border Vineyard Wind 1, the country's first large-scale offshore wind project, currently under construction by the company 15 miles south of Martha's Vineyard, which will generate electricity for more than 400,000 homes and businesses in Massachusetts. Read the full story at Avangrid's communication room READ MORE
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07/09/2024 - 11:25 UTC +02:00Iberdrola is awarded a 791 MW offshore wind farm in the United States Iberdrola, through Avangrid, its subsidiary in the United States , has been awarded a 791 MW contract to build the New England Wind 1 offshore wind farm . When it comes into operation, the facility will provide clean, emission-free energy to 400,000 homes. Likewise, the new wind farm will reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to taking 300,000 gasoline-based cars off the roads annually, which will help advance the country's climate objectives. The project will create more than 4,400 full-time equivalent jobs and bring $3 billion of local investment to the region, including a new world class marshalling port in Salem, Massachusetts, and a new offshore wind manufacturing facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts. If a power purchase agreement is signed and approved, then the project can begin construction in 2025 and reach full commercial operation in 2029. This new milestone allows the company to continue its determined commitment to the development of offshore wind energy projects around the world, contributing to the energy transition and independence from fossil fuels in order to achieve decarbonization. New England 1 will border Vineyard Wind 1 , the country's first large-scale offshore wind project, currently currently under construction 15 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard. Likewise, Vineyard Wind will generate electricity for more than 400,000 homes and businesses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, create 3,600 full time equivalent jobs, save consumers $1.4 billion during the first 20 years of operation and reduce carbon emissions by more than 1.6 million metric tons per year. Boost to offshore wind Earlier this week, the company, through its subsidiary in the United Kingdom, ScottishPower , was awarded two contracts in the sixth round of auction of contracts for difference by the Administration, including its East Anglia Two offshore wind farm. Together, both contracts will supply more than 1,000 MW of clean energy to more than one million homes. Two decades ago, Iberdrola was a pioneer in onshore wind energy and, now, it is also a pioneer in offshore wind energy. This technology represents one of the company's greatest growth vectors. Specifically, at the end of the first half of this year the company had 2,300 MW of offshore installed. In 2025 it will reach 3,000 MW, and in 2026 it will reach 4,800 MW thanks to significant investments around the world. Among the company's most notable projects, in addition to Vienyard Wind I, in the United States, are East Anglia One, East Anglia Two and East Anglia Three , in the United Kingdom, Saint Brieuc , in France, and its three parks in Baltic waters: Wikinger , Baltic Eagle and Windanker . READ MORE
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06/09/2024More than 1,000 women have already been trained at Iberdrola’s Electricians’ School in Brazil More than a thousand women have been trained at the Electricians School of Neoenergia , Iberdrola’s subsidiary in Brazil, a pioneering initiative in the country, recognised as a global example by WeEmpower, a programme of UN Women together with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Union. The company celebrated this milestone in style at the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Brazil, with the attendance of its head, Alexandre Silveira; the First Lady of the Republic, Rosângela Janja da Silva; and the CEO of Neoenergia, Eduardo Capelastegui, who were also accompanied by electricians from the company. Neoenergia’s School of Electricians has already trained 1,038 women professionals out of a total of 6,084 participants in its five concession areas: Neoenergia Brasília (Federal District), Neoenergia Coelba (Bahia), Neoenergia Cosern (Rio Grande do Norte), Neoenergia Elektro (São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul) and Neoenergia Pernambuco (Pernambuco). Of the trainees, 691 have been recruited and are already part of the workforce. You can read the full story on our Neoenergia Press Room page . READ MORE
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06/09/2024 - 10:38 UTC +02:00Iberdrola Australia enters Queensland market with Broadsound Solar Farm and Battery Iberdrola Australia has announced that construction works are now underway at Broadsound Solar and Battery, the company’s first project in Queensland. The 376 MW Broadsound Solar Farm and 180MW (2hr) co-located Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), located at Clarke Creek, about 2 hours north-west from Rockhampton, will generate enough electricity to power 145,000 homes. The project will deliver up to 350 jobs during its approximately two-year construction schedule. Iberdrola Australia’s CEO and Chairman, Ross Rolfe AO, said “After providing energy to Australian customers, including Queensland commercial and industrial businesses, for many years we’re excited to soon be able to generate energy locally here with the Broadsound Solar Farm and BESS project." “With more than 20 years experience working in Australian communities we’re looking forward to this big step into the Queensland market and adding to our 1.7 GW of energy assets in operation across the country." “It’s been great to work with the local community, the First Nations people, and in particular the Queensland Government and Isaac Regional Council to develop this project to deliver clean and affordable energy.” READ MORE
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04/09/2024 - 10:33 UTC +02:00Iberdrola obtains Top Employer 2024 certification in eight countries in recognition of its outstanding people practices Iberdrola is an accredited Top Employer Europe. The company has been recognised as Top Employer 2024 in Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy for supporting the personal and professional development of its people and its innovative HR practices. Iberdrola also received the same certification in its operations in the United States, Brazil and Mexico. The certification process applied by the Top Employers Institute, the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices, involves a detailed analysis of a company’s people management practices and the impact they have on the organization as a whole (strategy and results) and on engagement, talent attraction and development. The accreditation is dependent on successful results being obtained in a comprehensive HR Best Practices audit. This deep-dive of the HR function, which is validated by a global committee of experts, examine six HR domains consisting of 20 topics across the business and employee lifecycle. The audit includes areas such as people strategy, work environment, recruitment and selection processes, learning, well-being and diversity and inclusion, among others. Each of the certifications achieved by Iberdrola and its subsidiaries are independent. The audit and review process to obtain the recognition had to be completed individually in each of the countries. Iberdrola becomes one of two energy companies worldwide that has the European certification of the Top Employers Institute, and one of four companies that are registered in Spain. Established more than 30 years ago, Top Employers Institute is a global organization that distinguishes the best companies to work for based on excellence in people management. Through its HR Best Practices Audit, 2,300 companies in 121 countries have been certified as Top Employers, with more than 9 million people employed by these companies globally. READ MORE
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03/09/2024 - 15:00 UTC +02:00Iberdrola wins two UK offshore wind contracts to back more than 1,000 MW of clean electricity Through its UK subsidiary Scottish Power, Iberdrola has been awarded two contracts in the government's sixth round of acutions for contracts for difference, which will supply more than 1,000 MW of clean energy to more than one million homes. The company continues to develop offshore wind energy projects around the world, contributing to the energy transition and the decarbonisation of the economy. The contracts include East Anglia TWO, which will have a capacity of 963 MW. This new project will be located near East Anglia ONE, which with 102 turbines has been producing clean energy since 2020 to supply 630,000 UK homes. It has also been awarded a new contract covering 158 MW of East Anglia THREE. In total, this project will have a capacity of 1,400 MW, which is currently under construction and will go into production in 2026, at which point it will produce emission-free energy for 1.3 million homes. With this engagement, Iberdrola supports green recovery at regional and national level and helps the government to meet its commitments to climate neutrality and independence from fossil fuels, which are also responsible for the volatility of energy prices. The East Anglia offshore wind projects will also help to kick-start a pipeline of economic investment to strengthen job and business opportunities across the East of England. Following the success of East Anglia ONE, Iberdrola will continue during the construction of East Anglia TWO and East Anglia THREE to work closely with local authorities and universities to maximise the economic benefits for local people. Commitment to offshore wind Two decades ago, Iberdrola was a pioneer in onshore wind power, and now it is also a pioneer in offshore wind power. This technology represents one of the company's major growth vectors. At the end of the first half of this year, the company had 2,300 MW of offshore installed. In 2025 it will reach 3,000 MW, and in 2026 it will reach 4,800 MW thanks to significant investments around the world. In addition to East Anglia Hub, the company's most notable projects include Vineyard Wind I in the United States, Saint-Brieuc in France, and its three wind farms in Baltic waters: Wikinger, Baltic Eagle and Windanker. READ MORE
