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11/03/2025 - 17:20 UTC +01:00Galán presents plans to invest in the US more than 20 billion dollars in grid infrastructure by 2030 The Executive Chairman of Iberdrola , Ignacio Galán, is taking part this week in the CERAWeek Conference organised by S&P Global, the largest energy event in the United States and one of the largest in the world, which is being held in Houston, Texas from 10 March to Friday 14. Ignacio Galán has held meetings with the top energy policy makers in the United States: the Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, and Doug Burgum, Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council and US Secretary of the Interior. During these meetings, Galán expressed his commitment to the country , where significant growth in electricity demand is expected. ‘The United States is one of Iberdrola's main investment destinations. To the $50 B invested in the last 20 years, we will add more than $20 B between now and the end of the decade to modernise, expand and digitalise grid infrastructure, making the expected increase in demand in the country possible’, said Galán. These investments could be increased through generation projects. 50 billion dollars in assets after two decades in the US After 20 years in the United States, Iberdrola has assets worth $50 B in 24 states, employs more than 9,000 people in the country, and supports a total of 70,000 jobs through its purchases. Eighty percent of Iberdrola's business in the US is electricity grids . The company currently operates more than 170,000 kilometres of power lines in the states of New York, Connecticut and Maine, among others. Iberdrola has an installed capacity of around 10,000 MW. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "NewsArticle", "headline": "Galán presents plans to invest in the US more than 20 billion dollars in grid infrastructure by 2030", "description": "Ignacio Galán, Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, outlines the company's investment plans in US grid infrastructure, with more than 20 billion dollars to be invested by 2030.", "image": "https://www.iberdrola.com/documents/20125/5033062/ignacio-galan-chris-wright-726x484.jpg", "datePublished": "2025-03-11T17:20:00+01:00", "dateModified": "2025-03-11T17:20:00+01:00", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.iberdrola.com/press-room/news/detail/galan-presents-investment-plans-to-the-us-energy-and-interior-officials-for-more-than-20-billion-dollars-to-2030-in-network-infrastructures", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Iberdrola", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://www.iberdrola.com/documents/20125/4419331/Logo1-iberdrola-363x205.jpg" } } } READ MORE
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11/03/2025Iberdrola Mexico and Bayer commission a photovoltaic self-consumption system to produce sedes Iberdrola Mexico has commissioned a Smart Solar photovoltaic self-consumption system installed for the multinational pharmaceutical Bayer at its vegetable seed production plant in Chiapas, Yax-Nah (‘green house’ in Mayan). The system has an installed capacity of 300 kW with 660 photovoltaic modules capable of generating 552 MWh of clean energy per year and will prevent the release of approximately 233 tonnes of CO2 every year. This is equivalent to the carbon captured by 3,858 trees over the next 10 years. Local authorities, community members and executives from Bayer and Iberdrola Mexico inaugurated the new solar panel installation and reiterated the commitment of both companies to a more sustainable future. The Smart Solar solution provides customers with clean and highly competitive energy at no additional cost. You can read the full story at the Iberdrola Mexico Press Room. READ MORE
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11/03/2025 - 12:12 UTC +01:00Iberdrola, the only Spanish company in the ranking of the world's most ethical companies for the 12th year running Iberdrola has been selected for the 12th consecutive year as one of the most ethical companies in the world, according to the World's Most Ethical Companies ranking drawn up by the Ethisphere Institute, a leader in defining standards of good business practice. Iberdrola continues to be the only Spanish company in this ranking and is one of the seven companies included in the Energy and Utilities category, which also includes its subsidiary in the United States, Avangrid. With the publication of this index, the Ethisphere Institute has since 2007 recognised companies that promote positive change in the global business community and consider the impact of their activities on their employees, customers and other stakeholders, while fostering a culture of integrity and values in their decision-making. The companies included excel in ethical practices, promote the highest international standards of compliance, and demonstrate high levels of stakeholder engagement and commitment to transparency, diversity and inclusion. To compile the World's Most Ethical Companies ranking, the Ethisphere Institute analyses more than 200 KPIs on governance, leadership and reputation, compliance, ethics culture, and social and environmental impact. In 2025, a total of 136 companies from 19 countries and 44 business sectors have been recognised and included on the list. This ranking is also a key tool for investors, who take sustainability criteria into account in their decisions. Committed to the highest ethical standards Iberdrola's governance and sustainability system is inspired by and based on a commitment to ethical principles, transparency, and leadership in applying international best practices. To make the highest ethical standards established in its system of governance and sustainability effective, the company has set up a compliance system that seeks to guarantee that it acts in accordance with ethical principles and applicable legislation and to prevent irregular conduct of any kind. READ MORE
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07/03/2025Iberdrola launches its International Master's Scholarship Programme Today, Iberdrola opens a new call for applications for its Master's Scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year , aiming to promote excellence in the education of new generations and foster young talent. The company offers the opportunity for students to engage in activities related to electrification and renewable energy . This is undoubtedly a development opportunity for society and the health of our planet. The Iberdrola International Scholarship Programme is aimed at graduates and final-year university students. In total, it will have an investment of €1,200,336. Through this initiative, the company seeks to enhance the professional qualifications of young people in the energy sector, with special emphasis on areas such as engineering, renewable energies, information technologies, sustainability, and big data. Applicants can choose from around twenty top universities or technological institutes. These institutions include the University of Edinburgh, University of Strathclyde, and Imperial College London in the UK; the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas and the Polytechnic Universities of Madrid, Valencia, and the Basque Country in Spain, among others. The registration process for this new call began on Wednesday and will remain open until April 4. Interested individuals can consult all conditions on Iberdrola's corporate website and complete the application form in the 'Work with us' section. In selecting candidates, factors such as academic records, language proficiency, CV, interest in the study project, and letters of reference will be considered. To date, nearly 1,000 young people have had the opportunity to boost their professional careers by pursuing master's and postgraduate studies and conducting research at prestigious international centers with the support of the Iberdrola Group. This edition's scholarships will be awarded to students in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Information and Communication Technologies, Business Administration, and Digital Marketing. Supporting a new generation with top skills The Iberdrola International Master's Scholarship Programme aims to develop a generation of professionals equipped to tackle the challenges of a green future, including the development of a sustainable energy model. This initiative also promotes youth employability in a sector expected to generate thousands of new jobs related to the energy transition and digital transformation . Upon completing their studies, participants in this program will have the opportunity to undertake internships with the company and apply for positions published by the Iberdrola Group that match their profiles. READ MORE
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05/03/2025 - 15:36 UTC +01:00Iberdrola, leader in the energy sector in attracting and retaining talent in Spain Iberdrola España in the top two on the list of 200 companies with the greatest capacity to attract and retain talent according to Merco Talento España 2024. We came in first in energy, gas and water , and have now been in the top positions for 19 consecutive years. Our company's attractiveness is the result of a firm commitment to equal opportunities, work–life balance, and training. Iberdrola is also a leader in the Merco Digital ranking for its ability to retain talent in the digital sphere. Merco 's objective is to work towards improving human resources management in companies and since 2000 it has been releasing one of the most important indices worldwide: the Merco Talent ranking. The list, based on a multi-stakeholder methodology with various metrics and evaluations, offers a better understanding of the aspirations of employees, and aligns personal and corporate values and objectives. Merco Talent is as such a barometer of visibility and attractiveness for companies, measuring the opinion of their target audiences. READ MORE
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04/03/2025 - 15:05 UTC +01:00ScottishPower explores electrification of offshore wind operations in the UK Electrifying offshore operations is a highly feasible, viable and interesting scenario technically and economically. Offshore wind farms could be served by battery-powered vessels recharged by the turbines of the offshore installations themselves according to a study conducted by ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) and Maersk's Stillstrom. The report is the first in a series of three commissioned by ScottishPower Renewables to explore the electrification of offshore operations with clean technologies and a great example of team work between developers and the supply chain. The paper analyses the feasibility and benefits of using battery-powered service vessels (E-SOVs) in offshore wind farm operations. Vessels dedicated to these maintenance tasks often remain at sea for extended periods of time. You can read the full article at the ScottishPower Renewables' Press Room . READ MORE
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03/03/2025 - 16:01 UTC +01:00Iberdrola Italy to supply green electricity to Italian distribution giant Pam Panorama Iberdrola Italia , Iberdrola's international business company in that country and Pam Panorama, a historic Italian hypermarket and supermarket company, have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a total of 1,000 GWh. The agreement means that the Italian company will receive energy from photovoltaic sources for its Pam, Panorama, Pam local and Pam City outlets in Italy. This partnership improves competitiveness and accelerates electrification , reducing annual CO2 emissions by more than 38,300 tonnes, equal to the needs of 40,300 households. By 2025, Iberdrola will have an installed capacity of around 400 MW in Italy thanks to the imminent inauguration of its third plant in operation and the completion of construction of four additional PV projects. For the second consecutive year, Iberdrola has been confirmed as the leader in the European PPA market according to the Pexapark Renewables Market Outlook 2025 report, with 1,251 MW contracted (38% more than in 2023). Iberdrola España has announced 15 deals in Europe, with major companies such as Amazon, with which it has signed wind and photovoltaic PPAs in Spain, Portugal and the UK for the East Anglia Three offshore wind farm, and with Italian companies such as BTicino, Acciaierie Venete, Prima Sole Components and Bayer for a total of around 50 MW. Europe's leading electricity company in terms of stock market value has also strengthened partnerships with major companies like Microsoft, Meta, Salzgitter, Mercedes-Benz and Vodafone, confirming the PPA as a key tool for industrial electrification, as it guarantees renewable energy at a fixed and stable price over the long term. READ MORE
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28/02/2025 - 13:38 UTC +01:00Avangrid nears 10,500 MW installed in the United States Avangrid, Iberdrola's US company, has an installed capacity of nearly 10,500 MW. The company has assets in 24 states and is capable of supplying approximately 3.1 million average households in the US. Avangrid's assets not only power American consumers but also provide key economic benefits to communities, supporting more than 500 permanent jobs and paying more than $50 million in property taxes in 2024. Avangrid recently announced its partnership with several large tech companies on eight projects underway to power data centres, with more projects under construction to meet growing energy demand. The company's total installed capacity will continue to grow with approximately 27 GW of new generation in its project pipeline. You can read the full story at the Avangrid Newsroom . READ MORE
