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04/03/2026 - 11:35 UTC +01:00Iberdrola, in the world's top 100 AI projects to promote sustainability Iberdrola has been recognised as one of the leading companies in the use of artificial intelligence with the greatest positive sustainable impact thanks to MeteoFlow, its platform for predicting electricity production in the Group's renewable facilities. This tool has been selected by the International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI), a UNESCO-linked body, as one of the world's 100 most outstanding projects in the 2025 edition of the Global AI & SDG Index, a global index of AI innovations for the advancement of sustainability, with a rating of "Excellent". MeteoFlow is a key platform in the Iberdrola Group's operations and an example of its ability to develop innovative solutions with a real impact on the business and on the energy sector as a whole for the benefit of society, through the promotion of the electrification of the economy. Its predictions facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the electricity system, improve grid management and contribute to a cleaner, safer and more efficient energy model, thanks to its usefulness in reducing emissions, improving energy planning, protecting critical infrastructures against weather phenomena and guaranteeing a quality electricity supply. It is a project with a long history. It was born in 2004 at Iberdrola with the aim of anticipating the production of renewable energy, especially that which depends on weather conditions, such as wind and solar. Since then, the system has constantly evolved with the incorporation of new technologies and continuous improvements. Today, MeteoFlow combines advanced weather models with artificial intelligence to deliver highly accurate predictions. Each wind farm or solar plant has models adapted to its characteristics, which allow production to be estimated from one hour to ten days in advance. This helps to make better decisions and make the most of the renewable energy available. Artificial intelligence has been a fundamental piece since the first years of the project. As early as 2005, MeteoFlow started using neural networks to improve its forecasts. With the passage of time and the growth of renewable installations, the system has included Big Data technologies, capable of managing large volumes of meteorological and operational data in real time. IRCAI's recognition highlights more than twenty years of continuous work in innovation. MeteoFlow has been developed entirely within the company and has been part of research projects carried out together with international reference centres. This approach has made it possible to maintain a high level of technology, reduce risks and improve operational efficiency. READ MORE
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03/03/2026 - 16:55 UTC +01:00Avangrid extends power purchase agreement with Xcel Energy for MinnDakota wind farm Avangrid extends power purchase agreement with Xcel Energy for MinnDakota wind farm Avangrid, the Iberdrola Group in the United States, has extended its long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Xcel Energy for electricity produced by the 150 MW MinnDakota wind farm, located on the border between Minnesota and South Dakota. MinnDakota will thus continue to supply electricity to the US utility holding company and enable it to continue providing renewable wind energy to customers in the region. The facility has helped to supply energy to thousands of homes and businesses, contributing to the local community by creating jobs and funding various public services through tax revenues. Avangrid has 10 generation plants in the states of Minnesota and South Dakota with a combined installed capacity of 900 MW. You can read the full story in the Avangrid Media room . READ MORE
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02/03/2026 - 16:15 UTC +01:00Avangrid distributors demonstrate strong preparedness and response during major snowstorm Central Maine Power (CMP), New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and United Illuminating (UI), electric distribution companies of Avangrid, a subsidiary of the Iberdrola Group in the United States, responded effectively to the major snowstorm that recently impacted the eastern region of the country, supported by comprehensive preparation and coordinated restoration efforts. Despite being the most severe snowstorm to affect the region in the past decade, Avangrid’s teams mobilised rapidly, activated their storm response plans and restored power to thousands of customers. In advance of winter weather events, each of the company’s distribution utilities conducts annual emergency response training. These sessions review preparedness protocols, reinforce best practices for the winter season and outline operational coordination strategies. The successful response reflects not only the dedication and professionalism of the teams, but also the continued investments made by the Iberdrola Group to strengthen grid resilience. You can read the full story at the Avangrid Media room. READ MORE
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02/03/2026 - 10:29 UTC +01:00Iberdrola launches the 17th edition of its International Master’s Scholarship Programme Iberdrola has today opened applications for the 2026–2027 academic year of its International Master’s Scholarship Programme. In the year marking its 125th anniversary, the company further strengthens its longstanding commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting academic excellence in support of a safe, efficient and sustainable energy model based on electrification. Now in its 17th edition, the programme is aimed at university graduates and final-year students seeking to develop the skills required to address the challenges of a strategic sector undergoing rapid transformation. Through this initiative, Iberdrola supports specialisation in key disciplines essential to the electrification of the economy, including engineering, business administration, computer science, electricity networks, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digitalisation, data analytics, mathematics, and information and communication technologies, among others. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at nearly twenty leading universities and technology institutes. The academic offering includes internationally renowned institutions such as the University of Edinburgh, the University of Strathclyde and Imperial College London in the United Kingdom. In Spain, participating institutions include the Universidad Pontificia Comillas, the Universidad de Salamanca, the Universidad del País Vasco, the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and the Universitat Politècnica de València, among others. The application period will remain open until 29 March 2026. Further details on eligibility requirements and the application process are available on the programme’s official website: International Master's Scholarship Programme 2026. Upon completion of their studies, scholarship recipients will be eligible to apply for internships and job vacancies across the countries in which the Iberdrola Group operates, depending on their academic background and area of specialisation. In this way, the programme combines top-tier academic training with tangible career opportunities at Europe’s largest electricity company by market capitalisation and the second largest worldwide. Since its launch nearly two decades ago, the initiative has supported numerous young professionals in advancing their careers through master’s and postgraduate studies or research at prestigious international institutions. The programme has played a key role in fostering a new generation of highly qualified professionals prepared to lead a strategic, innovative sector offering significant long-term growth opportunities. READ MORE
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26/02/2026 - 20:07 UTC +01:00Iberdrola issues a "Green EU" hybrid bond for 600 million euros Iberdrola has once again accessed the capital markets, this time to refinance a hybrid bond maturing at the end of April this year. The company has placed €600 million of green hybrid bonds , as reported to the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV). The bond, which by its nature as a hybrid is in principle perpetual, has a repurchase option at the same time that begins from December 2032. The demand registered has reflected the great interest of investors in Iberdrola, reaching more than 5,000 million euros, with the participation of almost 280 qualified international investors, which has allowed Iberdrola to significantly narrow the margin offered. The main geographies among which the operation is distributed are the United Kingdom (27%), France (24%) and Germany (14%), Spain (10%), the Netherlands and Luxembourg (10%) and Italy (5%). Finally, with a book close to 2,000 million euros, Iberdrola has managed to place the coupon at 3.95%, highly competitive and below the theoretical reference according to the price of its bonds in the secondary market, achieving the lowest premium in history for a Spanish issuer. All this highlights investors' strong appetite for Iberdrola's credit and their confidence in the Group chaired by Ignacio Galán , after the good results for the 2025 financial year presented yesterday, placing it as the best in class in the market. The company has taken advantage of the market window that emerged after its results presentation , with cost levels at annual lows and anticipating a possible avalanche of competitive supply from next week. Eight top-tier international banks have participated in the placement: BNP, HSBC, Unicredit, BBVA, Santander, Natixis, SMBC and Commerzbank, which have facilitated access to investors in a very satisfactory way. It should be noted that it is a green bond , which combines both ICMA's Green Bond Principles and the new European Green Bond Standard "EU Green", with more than 62% participation from sustainable investors. The issue closed today by Iberdrola is its first public operation on the market so far this year. This operation will serve to refinance an operation of the same type whose repurchase will take place soon, thus keeping the company's hybrid volume stable at an amount of 8,250 million euros, as committed by the issuer at its recent Capital Markets Day in London. The hybrid bonds count as 50% capital, in accordance with the methodology of the main rating agencies, so this operation contributes to maintaining the group's credit ratings. The last issuance of this type of debt by Iberdrola dated from November 2024 with a coupon of 4.247%. READ MORE
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25/02/2026 - 08:15 UTC +01:00Investments of €14.46 billion drive 12% growth in reported Net Profit "At Iberdrola, we saw 25 years ago that electricity infrastructure would be essential to meet growing demand. Our strategy of geographic diversification, the access to financing and technology, and a track record of successful execution are and will continue to be the best guarantee for growth in results and dividends in the long term" Ignacio Galán, Executive Chairman of the Group Increasing Networks asset base in US/UK, with transmission as growth driver * 12% increase in Regulated Asset Base to €51 billion o UK : New transmission framework to 2031, Electricity North West fully integrated o US : Interconnector between US and Canada in full operation o Brazil : regulatory approval for renewal of distribution concessions for an additional 30 years o First transmission project awarded in Australia * Acquisition of Avangrid (US) and Neoenergia (Brazil) minorities Selective approach to Power generation and customers * €5.26 billion invested in Power generation and customers, well diversified across technologies and geographies * 2,710 MW of power and storage installed in 2025, with a further 4,679 MW under construction and more than 9 GW of pipeline to 2028 * 100% of 2026 production already sold * Iberdrola, largest seller of PPAs in Europe Financial strength * Operating cash flow up 8% to €12.81 billion * Net debt reduced by €1.5 billion to €50.2 billion * Improving financial ratios: FFO/net debt up +260bps to 25.5% * €16.7 billion of new financing signed at very competitive rates, reinforcing diversified instruments and markets * Liquidity above €21 billion, covering 29 months of financing needs €4.5 billion in dividend payments (+12%). * Proposed dividend : €0.68 per share * A final dividend of €0.427 per share will be proposed to the General Shareholders’ Meeting , in addition to the €0.253 per share paid on February 2 as an interim dividend. Record social dividend: Contributing to economic development and job creation * Purchases of goods and services totalled €13.2 billion from thousands of suppliers, supporting 500,000 jobs across the supply chain * Record tax contribution of €10.4 billion worldwide * 4,500 new hires, reaching a global workforce of 45,400 people * Emission of only 41 grams of CO2 per kWh in Europe, five times less than EU industry average * Ranked as the number 1 utility in the Dow Jones Best-In-Class Sustainability Indices. * 425 million allocated to R+D+I : the leading private electricity company worldwide, according to the European Commission. Outlook of sustained and predictable growth thanks to electrification * 2026 Adjusted Net Profit Guidance above €6.6 Bn * Expected to exceed €7.6 billion by 2028 * Electrification is unstoppable: Iberdrola, leading the transformation of an infrastructure sector becoming a high-growth industry 25-year track record of sustained growth * Market capitalisation of more than €135 billion, 12x from the beginning of 2001 (€12 billion), which represents a value creation of €123 billion over the period. * Annual dividend payment 5x between 2001-2025; €47 billion distributed over the period. * Total assets of €161 billion, almost 8x from 2000 (€20 billion) * Regulated Asset Base of €51 billion, more than 10x from 2001 (€5 billion) * Installed capacity of 58 GW, 42.000 MW more than in 2001 (16 GW) READ MORE
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24/02/2026 - 12:54 UTC +01:00Iberdrola France completes the sale of its onshore portfolio in the country Iberdrola France has completed the sale of its onshore portfolio in the country with the French renewable energy group Technique Solaire. The assets include 118 megawatts (MW) of operational wind capacity, as well as a pipeline of 639 MW of onshore wind and solar PV. This transaction forms part of Iberdrola Group’s strategy to focus its investments on its core businesses –mainly regulated networks or generation with long-term contracts – and on key markets such as the United States and the United Kingdom. This is the fifth transaction completed by Iberdrola so far this year, following the sale of mini-hydro assets and the slurry business in Spain, the sale of Hungary and the addition of 650 MW of solar power to the joint venture with Norges. READ MORE
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19/02/2026 - 10:30 UTC +01:00Nicole Wiggins joins the Iberdrola Ambassadors programme, strengthening the drive for equality through sport Iberdrola España, a subsidiary of the Iberdrola Group in Spain , continues to advance its commitment to equality through sport by welcoming handball player Nicole Wiggins to its Iberdrola Ambassadors programme. The initiative brings together 35 outstanding athletes and role models who promote the visibility of women and foster female leadership. The handball goalkeeper is recognised for her rapid development and consistency. At international level, she has represented Spain in major competitions including the 2022 European Championship, the Olympic Qualification Tournament and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where she distinguished herself through her character, leadership and sporting maturity despite her young age. Handball is among the sports that have gained the greatest media visibility in recent years, supported by Iberdrola’s commitment to women’s sport. In particular, the Liga Guerreras Iberdrola has become one of the most firmly established competitions in the discipline. Since 2016, Iberdrola has been a leading promoter of women’s sport. Over the past decade, it has helped increase female membership across the 35 sports federations it supports by more than 80%, bringing the total close to 820,000 athletes. You can read the full story at the Iberdrola España Press Room. READ MORE
