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10/12/2025 - 11:49 UTC +01:00Iberdrola builds its first photovoltaic plants in the Valencian Community in Spain Iberdrola España , the Group's subsidiary in the country, has begun construction of its first two photovoltaic plants in the Valencian Community, in eastern Spain, which will involve an investment of €252M and will have a total capacity of 366 megawatts (MW), helping to increasing the region's energy autonomy. The Cofrentes I (184 MW) and Ayora 1 (182 MW) plants, both in the province of Valencia, will generate more than 650,000 MW/h a year of clean, competitive and local energy capable of supplying approximately 200,000 homes and preventing the release of 52,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere each year. The Cofrentes I and Ayora 1 facilities have different projects to ensure coexistence with biodiversity . Work will also be done on areas of habitats that are in the region’s interest, which will involve the recovery of abandoned land near the facilities. Agroforestry perimeter plantations are also being considered among other measures to integrate the photovoltaic plants into the landscape. These actions are part of Iberdrola's Convive Programme , which was created as a continuous improvement plan that integrates all the initiatives and partnerships for the coexistence of renewable energies and their contribution to socio-economic development and the conservation of biodiversity. You can read the full story at Iberdrola España press room. READ MORE
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10/12/2025 - 10:17 UTC +01:00Iberdrola Spain collaborates on a corrosion protection project for offshore infrastructure Iberdrola España, the Group's subsidiary in the country , together with the companies GALEA and MENDIETA and the TECNALIA research and technological development centre, have launched a project aimed at developing new sustainable anti-corrosion protection systems for metal structures in offshore environments. This corrosion affects turbines, towers and bases, drastically reducing their useful life and increasing the need for frequent repairs and replacements, significantly raising maintenance costs and affecting turbine efficiency, thereby reducing energy generation and project profitability. It also compromises the structural integrity of the infrastructure, putting the marine environment at risk. This project will help minimise corrosion in marine environments through a duplex protection system that combines zinc coatings and sustainable organic finishes, such as cork, and 0% VOC (volatile organic compound) coatings to increase the service life of metal structures in marine environments. In addition, European regulations establish the promotion and development of coatings with low or zero emissions. You can read the full story in the Iberdrola Spain Media Room. READ MORE
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09/12/2025Iberdrola granted ERDF monies for energy storage Iberdrola España, the Group’s subsidiary in the country , was granted more than €170M to build storage, battery and pumping projects from the first call for grants for innovative energy storage projects co-financed with ERDF funds for 2021–2027, awarded by the Spanish Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE). The company will allocate €130M to co-finance 11 BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), €22M to three industrial thermal storage projects and €18M to expand the capacity of a pumping project. Iberdrola drives efficient energy storage as one of the key levers to achieve electrification . It is committed to large-scale storage through pumped hydroelectric power stations and small-scale storage through Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You can read the full story at the Iberdrola España Press Room . READ MORE
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09/12/2025 - 12:27 UTC +01:00Iberdrola, the only Spanish company among the 10 best corporate websites in Europe Iberdrola has positioned itself as the only Spanish company on the list of the 10 best corporate websites in Europe, according to the Webranking 2025-2026 report from the international consultancy Comprend. This study, a benchmark in corporate digital communication, ranks 500 companies after analysing more than 600 companies across Europe. What’s more, Iberdrola’s website has been recognised as the best corporate website in Spain for the second year running. Europe’s largest electricity company and one of the two largest in the world by stock market value achieved 87.3 out of 100 points, representing a 10% increase on the previous edition and more than 95% compared with 2020. This progress reflects Iberdrola’s commitment to transparency, high-quality information and accessibility. At the European level, this improvement has enabled the Group to climb nine places in the Europe 500 list, reaching number six. The Group’s website (www.iberdrola.com) stands out with performance close to or above 90% in most of the 10 sections that make up the ranking, never dropping below 70%. This exceptional performance places Iberdrola ahead of its competitors. The homepage and the Sustainability section score almost the highest possible points, closely followed by Corporate governance , Careers and Shareholders and investors , all with strong results. As highlighted in the Webranking 2025–2026 report, “the website offers a complete and easy-to-use experience that responds effectively to stakeholder needs”. As strengths, the study identifies the progress in transparency within the Governance section, which places Iberdrola in a strong position compared to its peers and aligns it with the growing expectations of stakeholders. It also highlights the strength of its employer brand, communication regarding recruitment and the continuous improvement in the Sustainability section, which shows how the company integrates these aspects into its strategy and responds effectively to related information needs. A benchmark for stakeholders Through its Webranking, Comprend conducts a comparative analysis of the corporate websites of 638 European companies selected by market capitalisation in the Stoxx All Europe 800 index. This ranking is a key indicator of transparency and the only one based on the expectations of the main stakeholder groups in areas such as financial reporting, corporate governance, investor relations, sustainability and employer branding. Every year since 1997, the consultancy has surveyed analysts, investors, journalists and jobseekers, among others, to understand what they expect from a corporate website. Their responses define the evaluation criteria for the index, which includes a total of 264 measurement parameters. READ MORE
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05/12/2025Iberdrola launches Carbon2Nature Australia at Talia Station Iberdrola Australia, Iberdrola's international business in Australia , has presented its first carbon removal project: a 688-hectare reforestation and biodiversity project on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia through Carbon2Nature Australia. Carbon2Nature Australia is the Australian subsidiary of Carbon2Nature — the Iberdrola Group company specialising in nature-based solutions, which already operates in Spain, Mexico and Brazil — and a joint venture with Iberdrola Australia. Carbon2Nature supports Iberdrola's global commitment to biodiversity, including ecosystem restoration in our decarbonisation strategy. The restoration of Talia Station aims to recover the native grassland forest with Allocasuarina verticillata, commonly known as the Drooping Sheoak, provide measurable benefits for biodiversity and culture, and build long-term environmental resilience in partnership with Traditional Owners. You can read the full story at Iberdrola Australia's Press Room. READ MORE
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05/12/2025 - 10:28 UTC +01:00Installation of monopiles at the Windanker offshore wind farm in Germany completed Iberdrola Deutschland, Iberdrola's international business in Germany , has reached an important milestone in the construction of the Windanker offshore wind farm, successfully installing the project's 21 monopile foundations. This marks the start of the next phase of construction. The monopiles were manufactured at a state-of-the-art production plant in Spain, specifically equipped for large monopile foundations as part of a strategic alliance between Navantia Seanergies and Windar Renovables . Van Oord was responsible for installing the foundations, using the heavy-lift installation vessel Svanen. Construction is progressing according to plan, with Windanker scheduled to come online at the end of 2026. Together with Wikinger and Baltic Eagle , Windanker forms the Baltic Hub, with which Iberdrola is expanding its installed capacity in the Baltic Sea to more than 1,100 MW, making a key contribution to a stable and sustainable energy supply. Once completed, the Baltic Hub will generate green electricity equivalent to more than 1.1 million households per year. Since December 2024, the Japanese energy company Kansai has held a 49% stake in Windanker. Iberdrola retains a majority stake in this alliance with 51%. READ MORE
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04/12/2025 - 10:22 UTC +01:00Iberdrola to invest €14B in electricity grids in the United Kingdom Iberdrola's British subsidiary, ScottishPower, today received approval from the regulator, Ofgem, to invest around €14 billion in its networks in the United Kingdom, mainly in new interconnections between Scotland and England and Wales. The British regulator today also approved the remuneration framework applicable to electricity transmission until 2031, known as RIIO T3, following a consultation with all stakeholders that has lasted nearly two years. These new investments, which will be developed until 2031, constitute the largest Iberdrola Group investment in its history and will more than triple those made in this business in the previous regulatory period, in line with the electrification targets set out in the UK government's Clean Power 2030 Plan. The main projects in this investment programme are two new high-voltage direct current underwater connectors between Scotland and England, Eastern Link 1 and Eastern Link 4. Together with another submarine cable between Scotland and Wales, Western Link 2, these three projects will transport more than 500 kV of power through 1,100 kilometres of underwater cable and will require six converter substations to be built. The plan will increase the grid's capacity to incorporate new electricity demand, promoting industrialisation and economic growth, enable the incorporation of new renewable capacity and reduce the impact of current system restrictions on electricity bills. It is estimated that the plan will have a positive impact of €2.3B a year on the country's economy and will create some 12,000 jobs in the value chain. The company has already launched a procurement plan for suppliers worth more than €6B. With the approval of these investments, the United Kingdom is consolidating its position as the Iberdrola Group's main investment destination, with a total of €20B between 2025 and 2028, mainly in electricity grids. Iberdrola Executive Chairman Ignacio Galán said ‘The increase in electricity demand in all industries, driven by more activity and the electrification of power use, requires huge investments in new infrastructure. This plan, the largest ever Iberdrola has undertaken, is the end result of a clear energy policy on the part of the British government and constructive dialogue with the regulator, and will enable us to continue building modern, flexible and resilient grids that allow us to meet growing demand, guarantee energy security and include more clean energy.’ READ MORE
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03/12/2025 - 20:29 UTC +01:00The Iberdrola Supera Awards make six new projects that unite women and sport a reality Iberdrola today held the sixth edition of the Iberdrola Supera Awards at its Innovation and Training Campus in Madrid . With these awards, the company recognises and promotes projects that best promote equality through sport in Spain. The company's executive chairman, Ignacio Galán , presented the awards in six categories. The event, presented by journalists Noemí de Miguel and Mónica Martínez, was attended by more than 20 Iberdrola Ambassadors, leading figures in women's sport such as Alexia Putellas, María Pérez, Ana Peleteiro, Carolina Marín, Teresa Perales, Inés Bergua, Irene Paredes, Elena Congost, Paula Leitón, Laura Delgado and Susana Rodríguez. Various figures from the world of high-level competition and communication also took part in the event, including Ona Carbonell, Paloma del Río and Manu Carreño, members of the awards' honorary jury. The executive chairman of Iberdrola praised the momentum of women's sport in Spain in recent years, which in his opinion is not only about talent, but also heart and soul. "You athletes are the guiding light for all women," he said in his emotional speech. In addition, a group of elite Spanish athletes from different disciplines presented him with a plaque in gratitude for the company's contribution to sport. The six winning projects This year, the Iberdrola Supera Awards received 1,300 entries. Since the first edition in 2020, the company has received more than 5,300 entries. Each category has a prize fund of €50,000, making a total of €300,000, to promote and expand the objectives of the winning initiatives. This year's winning projects are: * Supera Base: the Paiporta Rhythmic and Aesthetic Gymnastics Club (Valencia) for bringing together families, coaches and 70 students around this discipline. After losing its facilities due to the DANA, it will now be able to refurbish a warehouse to continue its social and educational work. * Supera Competición: Dream Team Kukullaga (Bizkaia, Basque Country) for promoting women's beach handball. This section of the Balonmano Kukullaga club promotes the incorporation of its athletes into high-level sport. One of them is already a world youth champion. * Overcomes Inclusion: Club Deportivo Elemental Calipso (Madrid and Castile-La Mancha) for bringing artistic swimming to people with hearing disabilities. It seeks to promote sign language training, organise inclusive events and help other clubs and federations. * Overcoming Social Barriers: CEIP Lope de Vega (León, Castile and León) for transforming school playgrounds with the practice of colpbol. This cooperative sport promotes equality and coexistence among girls, many of whom are of Roma ethnicity or immigrants, and reduces conflicts. * Supera Difusión: the University of Zaragoza, through the Blanca Foundation Chair for Athlete Support, has been recognised for a national project to raise awareness of the importance of mental health in competitive sports. The initiative integrates analysis, training and campaigns to turn athletes into role models for emotional self-care. * Supera Impulso Rural: Club de Mar Castropol (Asturias) for promoting women's rowing and encouraging traditional rowing among women. It seeks to participate in other national leagues as the only boat from the Principality to give visibility to this discipline in a traditionally male-dominated environment. The deliberations were carried out by an honorary jury made up of figures from the worlds of sport and media, including Vicente del Bosque, Sandra Sánchez, Iker Casillas, Lydia Valentín, Sonsoles Ónega and Susanna Griso, as well as some of Iberdrola's ambassadors. Iberdrola, a pioneer in its commitment to sport Iberdrola is a leader in promoting women's sport in Spain, an area in which it paved the way a decade ago. It currently supports 35 national federations and , lends its name to more than 100 competitions and supports more than 160, benefiting more than 800,000 federated athletes. In addition, through the Iberdrola Ambassadors programme, it brings together 35 elite competitors to promote social recognition of women in different sports disciplines. READ MORE
