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19/01/2026 - 12:47 UTC +01:00Iberdrola triumphs at the Capital Markets Data (CMD) awards Iberdrola has been recognised as an international benchmark in debt capital markets, winning two awards at the Capital Market Data Institute Awards: Best Sustainable Corporate Issuer and Best Investor Relations Team. The awards highlight Iberdrola's good practices over the last year. CMD stated that the company has combined highly significant financial operations with a proactive investor relations strategy, setting a new standard in the industry. ‘Its transparent investor relations framework includes a broad global presence through roadshows, conferences, seminars, topic-based websites and facility visits, reinforcing market confidence among a 'broad' investor base’, explains CMD. The award recognises the company's leadership in the industry through various green and innovative transactions in different formats, currencies and markets, consistently attracting strong demand and oversubscription. CMD based its decision on the scale, consistency and sophistication of our sustainable financing, as well as the wide variety of bonds issued. CMD has also decided to give the hybrid bond issued by Iberdrola last October the TopDeal label. This is awarded quarterly to the best transactions in the period, based on various factors, such as the degree of innovation or the success in investor demand. In the case of Iberdrola, the TopDeal was awarded because it is the first hybrid bond to be certified under the European Union Green Bond Standard. In recent years, the company has diversified its financing across markets and currencies, as well as instruments, while also extending its debt maturities. This financing activity highlights the pioneering nature of the Group’s Finance and Treasury management and its Investor Relations team. Iberdrola has also innovated by seeking out different instruments, such as ECAs (export credit agencies), multilateral institutions (World Bank-IFC, European Investment Bank, etc.) and development banks (JICA, BNDES, BnB, ICO, Cassa Despossitti). Thanks to this strategy, Europe's largest electricity company by market capitalisation has secured more than €16B in financing through 51 transactions in 2025 to accelerate its strategic plan of €58B in investments through 2028. Capital Markets Data is a company specialising in past and present financial market data, with services focused on analysis, consulting and tech solutions for investors and financial institutions. READ MORE
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16/01/2026 - 08:00 UTC +01:00Iberdrola commissions the Canada-US interconnection to supply almost 10% of Massachusetts' electricity needs Iberdrola, through its US subsidiary Avangrid , has commissioned the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) transmission network, a strategic infrastructure connecting the United States and Canada. This line promotes the electrification of New England, strengthens the reliability of its electricity system, and helps reduce energy costs, improving competitiveness and promoting economic development for households and businesses in the region. The project, which began in 2018, has been completed after obtaining all federal and state permits and authorizations. NECEC has already begun to carry hydroelectric power from Quebec via a 233-kilometer high-voltage line with a capacity of 1,200 MW, enough to supply nearly 10% of all electricity consumed in Massachusetts. The line, which represents an investment of $1.65 billion, has regulated and stable 40-year contracts with Massachusetts distributors and Hydro-Québec. Boosting technological innovation and social commitment The project incorporates advanced technology such as the HVDC converter system, which allows electricity to be transmitted efficiently over long distances and connects networks that operate asynchronously. Two STATCOMs—power electronic devices that maintain voltage and improve supply quality—with a capacity of 300 MVAR have been installed at the Buxton substation in Maine, which are essential for ensuring grid balance during periods of high demand. The positive impact of NECEC directly benefits local communities and the regional economy and will contribute hundreds of millions of dollars to community initiatives and programs in. The commitment to environmental protection has also been consistent throughout all phases of the project, including securing approximately 20,200 hectares to protect the region's ecosystems. READ MORE
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15/01/2026 - 11:17 UTC +01:00Iberdrola and the EIB sign a €175 million green loan to support the construction of the Tâmega wind farms in Portugal The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €175 million green loan with Iberdrola to support the construction and operation of two new wind farms in northern Portugal. These facilities will have a combined capacity of 274 MW, capable of supplying clean energy to 400.000 people, and will be integrated in Iberdrola´s Tâmega pumped storage hydropower complex, (also called “the Tâmega gigabattery”). It will be the first project with a hybrid connection between pumped storage and wind power in Portugal and one of the largest energy initiatives in the country. The new EIB loan is guaranteed by the Spanish export credit agency, Cesce. This is the second EIB-financed operation with Iberdrola backed by Cesce’s guarantee to support green projects led by Spanish companies outside Spain, contributing to the European Union's climate action and environmental sustainability objectives. The first operation was Iberdrola’s Windanker offshore wind farm, currently under construction in the German Baltic Sea. A large energy hybridisation complex to serve the northern region of Portugal The new project is progressing successfully, and the installation of the first wind turbine has already been completed. Known as the Tâmega Wind Hybridisation, the project will build and connect two new wind farms with three existing hydropower plants part of the EIB-financed Tâmega pumped storage hydropower complex, Gouvães, Daivões and Alto Tâmega, located over the Tâmega River, close to Porto. The Tâmega pumped storage hydroelectric complex is one of the largest energy projects in Portugal. The hybridisation of both technologies allows wind and hydroelectric energy to share the same connection infrastructure to the electricity grid , optimising the integration of renewables and minimising infrastructures and environmental impact. It also reinforces the role of the Tâmega System as an anchor for Portugal's electrification. By increasing the share of clean energy in the grids, the project will strengthen Portugal’s electricity system and directly supports European and national goals to reduce carbon emissions, cut reliance on fossil fuels, and meet ambitious climate targets. Thereby Tâmega Wind Hybridisation is a strong contributor to EIB Group’s climate action objectives set out in the Group’s Strategic Roadmap for 2024-2027 and the Climate Bank Roadmap Phase 2 for 2026-2030 as well as the EIB action plan to support REPowerEU, the programme to increase energy security and speed up the energy transition by reducing the European Union’s dependence on fossil fuel imports. Located in Portugal’s Norte region —a cohesion region— the investment promotes economic, social and territorial cohesion, one of the EIB Group’s eight strategic priorities. "With this new financing the EIB contributes to energy security in Portugal by unlocking synergies between clean technologies”, said EIB Director General of Financing and Advisory Operations within the European Union Jean-Christophe Laloux. “By combining wind and hydropower the Tâmega complex will increase clean energy production and maximize use of existing energy infrastructure for the benefit of Portuguese consumers and local economies.” Beatriz Reguero, area director for State Accounts at Cesce, Spanish Export Credit Agency, said “Cesce is proud to support Spain’s leading companies as they drive the energy transition across Europe. Tâmega hydropower complex demonstrates how long-term partnerships with institutions like the European Investment Bank and Cesce can channel innovation and sustainable investment into projects that strengthen economic growth and advance renewable energy for the future.” José Sainz Armada Iberdrola's Chief Finance, Control and Corporate Development Officer said that “This operation with the EIB and the guarantee from Cesce reinforces our financing strategy and confirms our capability to promote key strategic projects in the Iberian Peninsula and throughout Europe that improve energy security and competitiveness through electrification.” Project financed by the European Investment Bank. READ MORE
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15/01/2026 - 09:29 UTC +01:00Iberdrola, the only global energy company to earn the Top Employer Enterprise Seal for the second consecutive year Iberdrola has been awarded the Top Employer Enterprise Seal for the second consecutive year, consolidating its position as the only global energy company to hold this distinction. The certification, granted by the Top Employers Institute, recognises the Group’s excellence in people management and its sustained commitment to talent development across its international footprint, following a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process. As part of this assessment, Iberdrola successfully completed ten independent audits in Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Australia and Greece. These audits confirm the robustness of the Group’s human resources policies and their effective adaptation to local needs and strategic priorities in each market. Iberdrola is also the only European energy company to have received the Top Employer Enterprise Seal for a second time. This distinction is reserved exclusively for organisations certified in at least ten countries across different continents. In addition, the Group was awarded the Regional Blue Seal for Europe, reflecting its six certified companies in the region, as well as the National Red Seal in each of the ten countries mentioned above. Globally, Iberdrola has improved its overall score by more than four percentage points compared to the previous year, exceeding the average standards of the energy and utilities sector and strengthening its position as an international benchmark. In this latest edition, nearly 2,500 organisations worldwide were certified as Top Employers in one of the three categories. Of these, 68 operate in the energy sector, yet none have achieved the Top Employer Enterprise Seal. To determine the awards, the Top Employers Institute assessed candidates’ responses to more than 240 questions covering key areas such as people strategy, talent attraction, learning and development, career growth, leadership and employee well-being. Only practices implemented across at least 80% of the workforce are considered in the final evaluation. With more than 30 years of experience, the Top Employers Institute is recognised as the global authority in human resources certification, benchmarking and advisory services. READ MORE
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13/01/2026 - 18:49 UTC +01:00Iberdrola Executive Chairman Ignacio Galán speaks at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Iberdrola’s executive chairman, Ignacio Galán , participated in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the largest Middle East and North Africa summit on energy and sustainable development, which brings together political, business, and social leaders from around the world. Galán took part in the panel “Charging Ahead: Scaling Renewables for the Next Wave of Demand,” alongside the CEO of Masdar, with which Iberdrola has a partnership that has already led to co-investments of €8 billion in offshore wind farms in the United Kingdom, as well as the CEOs of the French energy company Engie and the American company AES. During the panel, Ignacio Galán discussed the progress of electrification in areas such as electric mobility, heat pumps, industry, and especially data centers and artificial intelligence . He emphasized prioritizing domestic, competitive, and sustainable technologies based on the natural resources of each region. For Galán, electrification is the best path to achieving more stable energy prices, increased employment, and greater sustainability. The Iberdrola executive chairman, whose company celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, having established itself as Europe’s leading utility and one of the two largest in the world, also highlighted the role of electricity networks in ensuring supply security and enabling all the benefits of electrification. According to the company’s plan , Iberdrola expects to invest more than €58 billion by 2028, primarily in electricity transmission and distribution networks in the United Kingdom and the United States. The panel was moderated by John Defterios, a current WEF contributor and SEforAll adviser with 35 years of experience at CNN, and featured Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, Catherine MacGregor, CEO of ENGIE, and Andres Gluski, CEO of AES Corporation. READ MORE
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12/01/2026 - 08:43 UTC +01:00Iberdrola will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2026 with an extensive programme of activities aimed at the whole of Spanish society Iberdrola today presented an extensive programme to celebrate its 125th birthday with everyone. Under the slogan ‘125 Light Years’, which evokes the company's transformation throughout its history and its bright future prospects, the company will be rolling out a packed programme of activities throughout Spain over the next twelve months, including tech and art exhibitions, music festivals, social events and the illumination of iconic buildings to celebrate with its employees, customers, shareholders and the general public a history marked by its commitment to people and its contribution to development and progress through electrification. Since its founding as Hidroeléctrica Ibérica in Bilbao on 19 July 1901, Iberdrola has come a long way to become the leading European electricity company by market capitalisation and one of the two largest in the world. Over the last 25 years, its growth and international expansion have consolidated it as a global group that serves 100 million people and drives the internationalisation of hundreds of Spanish companies. Today, its investments and acquisitions support 120,000 jobs in Spain and more than half a million worldwide Programme throughout Spain As part of the extensive calendar of initiatives planned to celebrate its 125th birthday, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum will host an exhibition starting in April to coincide with its reopening after extension work was done, featuring works from Iberdrola's collection linked to its evolution over time, with a journey through the company's history in images. The major institutional event to commemorate the company's founding will take place in June at Torre Iberdrola in Bilbao, where the 125th anniversary book will be presented during a day featuring performances by the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra and Choral Society. There will also be a light show and musical performances open to the public, with the participation of nationally and internationally renowned artists. Music will play a leading role in two other major festivals to be held at the Iberdrola Music venue in Madrid in June, with performances by Lenny Kravitz, Manuel Carrasco and Ana Mena, among others, and at the Roig Arena in Valencia in November, whose line-up will be announced shortly. Ticket sales, which will open shortly, will contribute to social projects. The Roig Arena will also host a forum that will address the social impact and driving force of Iberdrola's activity around the world over the last 125 years, with round tables and presentations by international experts. In line with the open and participatory spirit of the activities the company has organised to celebrate its 125th birthday, Iberdrola will offer the public an interactive exhibition on the evolution of electrical technology, with historical objects, models, videos, photographs, virtual reality, 360º screens and family games that will make energy fun for all ages. The exhibition will take place at the CentroCentro space in Madrid in September and October. In addition, every month in 2026 an iconic building in different parts of the country will be illuminated using cutting-edge, sustainable technology to highlight Spain's invaluable artistic and cultural heritage. The first of these will be the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace in Madrid, followed by the Miguelete Tower in Valencia, coinciding with the 600th anniversary of its construction, ending the year with the lighting of the Mérida theatre and amphitheatre (Extremadura) and Bilbao Cathedral. Information available to everyone Iberdrola will soon launch the website www.125.iberdrola.com , which will also be accessible through the corporate website, where visitors can find all the information about the schedule of events related to its 125th. The website will also feature a wide range of audiovisual content that will put a face and voice on those who have made this 125-year journey possible and are already laying the foundations for the future of Iberdrola. Through real stories, it will show Iberdrola's impact on people's lives and its role in moving towards a fairer, more fraternal, supportive and sustainable world through a more efficient, secure, innovative, competitive and self-sufficient energy model. READ MORE
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10/01/2026 - 10:00 UTC +01:00Iberdrola energizes Alto Paranaíba, the company's largest transmission line in Brazil Neoenergia, Iberdrola’s subsidiary in Brazil , has completed the energisation of the final section of the Alto Paranaíba Project, marking the delivery of one of the largest electricity transmission initiatives in Brazil. The project significantly boosts power transmission capacity between the northern region of the state of Minas Gerais and São Paulo. The Alto Paranaíba lot was awarded to the company in the transmission auction 001/2022, held by the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL), and comprises large-scale infrastructure, including 1,600 kilometres of transmission lines, 3,250 towers and six substations, consolidating its position as the largest transmission project ever developed by Neoenergia. The works were completed more than 15 months ahead of the deadline set by ANEEL and required an investment of approximately 4.2 billion reais (around 669 million euros). According to the company, the final phase of the project was delivered with a high level of satisfaction, supported by highly qualified teams committed to excellence at every stage. This milestone underscores the company’s commitment to the development and strengthening of Brazil’s electricity sector. READ MORE
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09/01/2026 - 12:04 UTC +01:00Iberdrola España and Grupo Disfrimur advance their decarbonisation strategy through Energy Saving Certificates (CAE) Iberdrola España , the Group's subsidiary in Spain, and Grupo Disfrimur are moving forward with their decarbonisation and electrification strategy under the framework of the agreement reached between the two companies to commercialise their Energy Saving Certificates (CAE). Through this alliance, the logistics company has implemented various energy efficiency measures that Iberdrola España converts into financial savings through the CAE system. Among the measures implemented by Grupo Disfrimur, its transition towards sustainable mobility stands out, with the incorporation of more than 40 electric vehicles into its fleet between 2023 and 2025. This decision has been supported by Iberdrola España, which has helped monetise the first 2.2 GWh of savings, in order to further promote Disfrimur’s efficiency and sustainability strategy. You can read the full story at the Iberdrola España Media Room . READ MORE
