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26/11/2025 - 11:33 UTC +01:00Echelon Iberdrola Digital Infra is created to invest more than 2 billion euros in data centres in Spain Iberdrola and Echelon Data Centres have closed their strategic alliance to build and operate large-scale data centres in Spain. Echelon Iberdrola Digital Infra has been created, with planned investments of more than 2 billion euros, making it the largest European joint venture between an energy company and a data centre developer. With the completion of this transaction announced in July 2025, and after obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, Echelon Iberdrola Digital Infra will begin its commercial activity with a focus on hyperscale technology companies and providers of infrastructure and services for artificial intelligence , a sector with great growth potential. The first project of this alliance will be Madrid Sur, a 160,000 m² complex that will have 144 MW for data processing and already has a 230 MW electricity connection secured. This project will generate about 1,500 direct and indirect jobs and its estimated demand is 1 TWh. In addition, it will have a photovoltaic solar plant and additional renewable energy from Iberdrola to guarantee all its electricity consumption. Keys to the agreement Iberdrola will contribute its experience in renewable generation and in the development and management of large electricity infrastructures. It will be responsible for identifying and securing land with good connectivity to the electricity grid and ensuring a 24/7 clean energy supply. For its part, Echelon will assume the permitting, design, marketing and operation processes. The stake in the joint venture will be up to 80% for Echelon, the rest of Iberdrola. Iberdrola has already secured more than 700 MW in electricity connections in strategic areas near Madrid and plans new projects that could add up to 6,000 million euros of investment. With this alliance, Iberdrola reinforces its position as a key energy partner for data centres. It currently markets more than 11 TWh to technology companies and data center operators worldwide. Spain, European digital hub Currently, more than 70% of data traffic to Europe passes through Spain, which consolidates our country as a strategic digital hub in Europe thanks to its fibre optic network and submarine connections. Added to this are the high availability of renewable energy at competitive costs and an advanced electrical infrastructure. READ MORE
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25/11/2025 - 19:48 UTC +01:00Iberdrola renews its support for women's football until 2030 Iberdrola has announced the renewal of its support for the Royal Spanish Football Federation until 2030, consolidating its position as the main promoter of women's football . The announcement was made during a visit by its executive chairman, Ignacio Galán , to the senior team's training camp at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas, where the team is preparing for the 2025 Nations League final, in which it will face Germany in a doubleheader. The event was attended by the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Rafael Louzán. Galán conveyed his confidence and support to the players on behalf of all Iberdrola employees, encouraging them to give their best in the upcoming matches and reminding them that they have everything they need to win. "Millions of women in Spain see themselves reflected in your successes. That is why we promote women's sport: to help build a society in which there are no barriers for women and in which true equality of opportunity is achieved." "Your successes prove that nothing is impossible," he added. Louzán, for his part, highlighted the importance of a company like Iberdrola maintaining its ambitious commitment to women's football, continuing along the path started by the RFEF. Alexia Putellas, captain of the Spanish national football team and Iberdrola ambassador, said: "The renewal of Iberdrola's sponsorship of the Royal Spanish Football Federation shows that the promotion of women's football is a firm commitment to a project for the present and the future. Their support gives us stability, visibility and the possibility for new generations to continue dreaming of dedicating themselves to football. We are very grateful and eager to continue growing." As on previous occasions, the agreement signed between Iberdrola and the RFEF provides support for the senior women's national teams and the lower categories, the Queen's Cup, the First Women's Football Federation, the Spanish Championships for regional teams under 12, under 14 and under 16, the Women's Futsal First Division, the Spanish Women's Futsal Super Cup, the final phase of the Queen's Cup in futsal and women's beach soccer competitions (RFEF Cup, National League, Super Cup and Spanish regional team championships). Iberdrola will also continue to be present, through its brand, on the training kits of the senior and youth teams, as well as on the match kits of the referees of the Women's First Division. A decade promoting equality through sport Since 2016, Iberdrola has been promoting equality through sport, with a commitment to the presence of women and girls in a wide range of disciplines, including football. The company supports more than 800,000 athletes from 35 national federations and sponsors more than 100 competitions. With its commitment, in the nine years it has been involved in women's football, Iberdrola has contributed to the number of members almost tripling, to well over 100,000. It has also helped to raise the profile and popularity of women's sport: average stadium attendance has increased 2.2-fold and attendance records have been broken consistently, reaching the highest figure in the world, with 91,648 spectators at the Camp Nou in Barcelona. Television audiences have risen by 90%, reaching a 42% audience share during the match against England in the final of the last European Championship, which recorded a peak audience of almost 6.5 million viewers. The company also runs the Iberdrola Ambassadors programme, which brings together around 35 elite athletes to promote female visibility and leadership in sport. Among the footballers are Alexia Putellas, the first Spanish woman to win the Ballon d'Or in 2021 and 2022 and also awarded The Best prize in those seasons; Irene Paredes, a leading figure in the national team; and Vicky López, recognised with the 2024 Golden Girl Award and the 2025 Women's Kopa Trophy. They are joined by other athletes such as Carolina Marín, considered the best badminton player in history, Olympic champion and three-time world badminton champion; tennis player Paula Badosa, who reached second place in the WTA rankings in April 2022; athlete Ana Peleteiro, bronze medallist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games; and water polo player Paula Leitón, gold medallist at the Paris Olympic Games and one of the leading figures in international water polo. Another reflection of Iberdrola's firm commitment to equality is the Iberdrola Supera Awards, which recognise and give visibility to the best projects promoting women's sport in Spain. Thanks to this initiative, thousands of women have access to sport at all levels, from grassroots to high-level competition. READ MORE
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25/11/2025 - 12:29 UTC +01:00Iberdrola appoints Inés Bergua as ambassador for women's sport in Spain Iberdrola Spain, the Group's subsidiary in the country , has added gymnast Inés Bergua to its Iberdrola Ambassadors programme, which comprises a selection of 35 athletes and role models who promote female visibility and leadership in sport and whom the company seeks to give as much exposure as possible in the media and on social networks. Since 2016, the Iberdrola Group has championed support for women's sport as part of its social commitment. It currently sponsors 35 national federations in Spain and lends its name to more than 100 competitions. Thanks to its commitment over the last nine years, the number of female members of these federations has increased by more than 80% to nearly 820,000. You can read the full story in the Iberdrola Spain Media Room. READ MORE
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25/11/2025 - 11:54 UTC +01:00Avangrid supports more than 80 local non-profit organisations in 2025 Avangrid, the US subsidiary of the Iberdrola Group , has supported more than 80 local non-profit organisations in 20 states during 2025 in areas where it has facilities. Through its Community Sponsorship Programme, the company will have distributed more than €170,000 to these organisations in 2025, reinforcing Avangrid's commitment to promoting and empowering the communities where it operates. Each year, employees at Avangrid's operating facilities identify the organisations they wish to sponsor, helping the company foster strong relationships with nearby communities. Avangrid has more than 80 facilities in 23 states across the country. You can read the full story in the Avangrid Media Room. READ MORE
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24/11/2025 - 11:39 UTC +01:00Iberdrola launches a takeover bid for 16.2% of its Brazilian subsidiary Neoenergia to acquire 100% Iberdrola has submitted a takeover bid for 16.2% of Neoenergia's share capital. With the operation, the Group, which already controls 83.8% of the capital, would take over 100% of its Brazilian subsidiary. Iberdrola offers the same price paid in the recent acquisition of Caixa de Previdência dos Funcionários do Banco do Brasil (“PREVI”) stake corresponding to 30.29% of the capital – 32.5 Brazilian reais per share – updated by the official Brazilian interest rate, called SELIC. A total disbursement (before its update according to the evolution of the SELIC rate and assuming that Neoenergia does not pay any intermediate dividend) of around 1,030 million euros is expected. The transaction will simplify Neoenergia's structure, providing its operations and financing with greater flexibility and reducing costs arising from maintaining the trading of shares on the market. With this transaction, Iberdrola reaffirms its commitment to Brazil and to a growth model based on electricity grids, which account for 90% of Neoenergia's business. Neoenergia supplies electricity to nearly 40 million Brazilians through 5 distributors in the states of Bahia, Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco, Sao Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul and Brasilia and 18 transmission lines, making it the first distribution group in the country by number of customers. Neoenergia, which is present in 18 states and the Federal District, has more than 725,000 kilometers of electricity distribution lines and 8,000 kilometers of transmission lines and has 3,800 MW of renewable generation, mainly hydroelectric. Globally, Iberdrola already has 1,400,000 kilometres of electricity transmission and distribution lines in the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Spain. READ MORE
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21/11/2025Iberdrola France reaches an agreement to sell its onshore portfolio in the country Iberdrola France has reached an agreement to sell its onshore portfolio in the country with the French renewable energy group Technique Solaire. The assets to be sold include 118 megawatts (MW) of operational wind capacity, as well as a pipeline of 639 MW of onshore wind and solar PV. The entire transaction remains subject to the prior completion of the information-consultation processes with the relevant staff representative bodies. Iberdrola France remains committed to the country, notably through its offshore wind activities, including the 496 MW Saint Brieuc offshore windfarm. READ MORE
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20/11/2025 - 16:06 UTC +01:00Iberdrola obtains final authorization for the NECEC transmission line between the United States and Canada Avangrid, the US subsidiary of the Iberdrola Group , has announced that it has obtained the final permit required for the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) transmission line project, which will connect the United States and Canada via a 233-kilometer high-voltage line . This milestone marks the final regulatory step in a rigorous multi-year process and clears the way for the completion of one of the largest and most transformative energy projects in the region. The NECEC project will supply 1,200 megawatts of baseload hydroelectric power from Quebec (Canada) to New England (United States), primarily to the state of Massachusetts, reducing carbon emissions by up to 3.6 million metric tons per year. During its installation, it has facilitated the creation of more than 1,600 jobs. Once fully operational, which is expected by the end of the year, the connection will strengthen the reliability and security of New England's electricity system, enable more competitive electricity prices, and boost socioeconomic development. The project will provide clean energy to 1.2 million homes and generate approximately €2.6 billion in net benefits for Massachusetts electricity distribution customers, resulting in monthly savings on their bills. You can read the full story in Avangrid's Media Room. READ MORE
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19/11/2025Iberdrola-sponsored ENLIT Europe, the largest international trade fair for electrification, kicks off in Bilbao ENLIT Europe, the largest international trade fair for connecting industries to drive the energy transition towards a sustainable solution, opened its doors in Bilbao (Basque Country, Spain), with the support of Iberdrola as Green Electrification Partner. The event, in which the company plays a significant role, brings together more than 15,000 professionals, 700 exhibiting companies and representatives from more than 140 countries to analyse the challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of energy in Europe. The official opening was presided over by the Deputy General of Bizkaia, Elixabete Etxanobe, who inaugurated the event alongside the Mayor of Bilbao, Juan Mari Aburto; the Basque Government’s Minister for Industry, Energy Transition and Sustainability, Mikel Jauregi; the CEO of Iberdrola España, Mario Ruiz-Tagle and Paddy Young, Director of Enlit Media. Pedro Azagra, CEO of Iberdrola , visited the fair together with other executives. The company is actively participating in the main conference programme, with several of its experts speaking, including Agustín Delgado, Iberdrola’s Technology Director; Ana Lafuente, Iberdrola’s Global Networks Director; Ignacio Sánchez-Galán, Executive Chairman; Santiago Bañales, managing director/CEO, Iberdrola Innovation Middle East/East West Digital; David Martínez, Retail Business Director Spain at Iberdrola Clientes and Gregorio Relaño, Planning and Regulation Director at Iberdrola Redes. In his speech, Mario Ruiz-Tagle how important electrification is for European industry to remain competitive. He pointed out that 'electrification depends on grids ' and that investment in this area is key 'to guarantee strong and resilient structures' and continuing to improve service quality. The President of the Basque Government, Imanol Pradales, also visited Iberdrola's pavilion at ENLIT Europe . READ MORE
