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25/08/2026 - 14:30 UTC +02:00Iberdrola’s Management Committee and Executive Committee review outlook for the rest of the year in Bilbao As is customary at this time of year, Iberdrola’s Management Committee and subsequently its Executive Committee met in Bilbao to review ongoing projects, particularly in the United Kingdom , both in distribution (following the integration of the electricity distribution company in north-west England, headquartered in Manchester, which involved an investment of €5 billion last year) and transmission, where construction has begun on new subsea lines under the 2026-2031 regulatory framework, in which the company will invest a total of €15 billion. The company’s main projects in the United States were also reviewed. Investments in transmission and distribution networks continue at a strong pace in the country, and as announced, the offshore wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts has now been commissioned following an investment of €4 billion. As for results, new investments, together with increased generation in Spain and positive developments in the network businesses in Brazil , confirm the trend of strong growth in results outlined in the company’s most recent results presentation, which already pointed to possible improvements after the summer. Finally, the meeting reviewed the authorisation process for the integration of Caruna, the Finnish electricity distribution company valued at €5 billion, whose acquisition was recently agreed by the Group. READ MORE
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25/08/2026 - 11:32 UTC +02:00Mi Iberdrola programme offers Civitatis activities to customers in Spain Iberdrola España, Iberdrola’s Spanish subsidiary , and Civitatis have signed an agreement as part of the Mi Iberdrola loyalty programme. From now on, customers enrolled in Mi Iberdrola will be able to access Civitatis activities through the energy company’s app, with the world-leading platform offering guided tours and excursions in Spanish and Portuguese around the world at the best available price, as well as receiving an additional bonus that they can use on any of the programme’s products and services. The Mi Iberdrola programme is 100% free and available to all the company’s customers. Its aim is to reward the trust that each of them places in Iberdrola España with savings, discounts and exclusive offers that are continually evolving through agreements with companies from a wide range of sectors, including technology, supermarkets, leisure, home, hotels, sports, restaurants and fashion. It also provides access to exclusive experiences, such as tickets to concerts, museums and national and international sporting events. You can read the full story in the Iberdrola España Press Room . READ MORE
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24/08/2026 - 09:29 UTC +02:00Neoenergia reinforces its commitment to customers through a new brand campaign Neoenergia, Iberdrola Group's subsidiary in Brazil , launched a new brand campaign in July focused on strengthening trust and building relationships with its customers. The initiative is part of the "Mais por você" ("More for you") communication platform, which places the customer at the heart of the company's decisions and reflects its commitment to the more than 17 million customers it serves in Brazil. The campaign focuses on trust as one of the fundamental values in the relationship between an energy company and its customers. Through an emotional narrative, it uses the relationship between a blind person and their guide dog to symbolise the presence of electricity in daily life and the role played by the company in accompanying people during key moments of their day-to-day lives. The campaign message underlines the importance of building trust through users' daily experience and the company's ongoing commitment to the communities it serves. You can read the full news story in the Neoenergia Communication Room . READ MORE
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21/08/2026 - 13:17 UTC +02:00Iberdrola signs agreement to strengthen the operation of 15 wind farms in the UK ScottishPower Renewables, Iberdrola Group's renewable energy subsidiary in the UK , in July signed a five-year agreement with RES, a company specialising in renewable energy, to strengthen the operation and maintenance of 15 onshore wind farms in the UK. The contract will support a combined renewable capacity of nearly 600 MW, helping to ensure clean, secure and efficient generation amid growing demand for renewable electricity. Together, the wind farms covered by the agreement have a capacity of 588 MW, enough to supply the equivalent of the annual electricity consumption of around 412,000 households, according to RES data. They include Harestanes, one of Scotland's largest onshore wind farms. The agreement will also help strengthen skilled employment and the wind energy value chain, helping to keep the wind farms operating safely and efficiently. It will also create 32 new jobs and strengthen the network of suppliers, contractors and technical professionals involved in the operation and maintenance of wind facilities. This collaboration reflects the Group's commitment to establishing partnerships to improve the availability of its assets, drive electrification and advance the energy transition. READ MORE
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20/08/2026 - 16:30 UTC +02:00Iberdrola consolidates its position as a benchmark in Brazil's electricity sector with seven awards from the Association of Distribution Companies Iberdrola is consolidating its leadership as a benchmark group in Brazil's electricity sector following the success of its subsidiary Neoenergia at the 2026 Abradee Awards. The company received seven awards from 11 nominations, including the highest national recognition presented by the Brazilian Association of Electricity Distribution Companies (Abradee). Neoenergia Cosern was named Brazil's best distribution company for the second consecutive year, while Neoenergia Elektro came second. In addition, the Group's companies were the only finalists in the Management Quality and Innovation Management categories, both of which were won by Neoenergia Elektro. The awards also highlighted the regional leadership of the Group's distribution companies. Neoenergia Cosern was named the best distribution company in the Northeast, Neoenergia Elektro received the award for the Southeast and Neoenergia Brasília was recognised as the best distribution company in the North-Central West region. In addition, Neoenergia Cosern took first place in the Economic and Financial Management category. These awards come at a time of strong investment momentum for Iberdrola in Brazil. Through Neoenergia, the Group has announced investments of 50 billion reais between 2026 and 2030 – which is close to €9 billion – to expand, modernise and digitalise electricity networks in the concession areas where its five distribution companies operate: Neoenergia Coelba (Bahia), Neoenergia Pernambuco, Neoenergia Elektro (São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul), Neoenergia Cosern (Rio Grande do Norte) and Neoenergia Brasília (Federal District). Almost half of this investment will be allocated to expanding electricity infrastructure to meet growing demand and support the electrification of the economy . The remainder will drive the digitalisation of networks, improve supply quality, strengthen system resilience and reduce losses. According to the Brazilian Association of Infrastructure and Basic Industries (Abdib), Neoenergia is the private company that has invested the most in infrastructure in Brazil over the past four years. In 2025 alone, it allocated 10.1 billion reais (around €1.7 billion) to new investments, mainly in the distribution business. Neoenergia operates in 18 states and the Federal District and is active in electricity generation, transmission, distribution and retail. Its five distribution companies provide services to around 17 million customers, representing a population of almost 40 million people. The company has 4,200 MW of installed capacity and operates more than 8,000 kilometres of transmission lines. Neoenergia's track record at the Abradee Awards Organised by the Brazilian Association of Electricity Distribution Companies (Abradee), these awards recognise the companies that perform best each year in areas including service quality, innovation, management and customer service, among others, and are considered the most important awards in the country's electricity sector. Neoenergia is once again matching its results from the previous edition of the Abradee Awards, when it received seven awards and an honourable mention . In 2025, Neoenergia Cosern was recognised as Brazil's best distribution company and as the best in the Northeast, consolidating its position as a benchmark in the sector. It also received an honourable mention in Health and Safety. Meanwhile, Neoenergia Brasília took first place in the Performance Evolution category. Neoenergia Elektro was recognised as the best distribution company in the Southeast and won awards for Management Quality, Innovation Management and Operational Management. READ MORE
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19/08/2026Iberdrola completes installation of the 95 foundations for its East Anglia THREE windfarm ScottishPower, Iberdrola’s UK subsidiary , has reached a major milestone in the construction of the East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm by completing the installation of the 95 wind turbine foundations off the coast of Suffolk. With an investment of £4 billion (more than €4.67 billion), it is the largest offshore windfarm developed by ScottishPower to date. Once operational, the windfarm will have an installed capacity of 1,400 MW of clean, home-grown energy. The completion of the foundations marks the end of a key phase of offshore construction. The monopiles installed – weighing between 1,200 and 1,800 tonnes, measuring between 67 and 84 metres in height and up to 10.6 metres in diameter – are the largest ever installed from a jack-up vessel in Europe. Installation has also been completed on the 95 transition pieces, structures measuring 20 metres in height, eight metres in diameter and weighing more than 400 tonnes. Once completed, East Anglia THREE will generate enough clean electricity to supply more than 1.3 million homes, helping to strengthen the UK’s energy security and advance the country’s electrification . You can read the full story in the ScottishPower media centre . READ MORE
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19/08/2026 - 09:31 UTC +02:00Iberdrola generates enough electricity to supply 2.6 million US households Avangrid, the Iberdrola Group's US subsidiary , generated a total of 13,891 GWh of electricity in the first half of 2026, enough energy to supply more than 2.6 million US households. This represents an 8% increase compared with the same period last year. The growth recorded in the first half of the year reflects both strong performance from existing assets and the addition of new renewable capacity in recent months. The most recent facilities include the Bakeoven Solar, Daybreak Solar and Tower Solar projects, all in Oregon, which add to other projects previously completed in states such as California, Ohio and Texas. In addition to exceeding 11 GW of installed capacity from nearly 100 operational facilities across much of the country, Avangrid's onshore projects generated $61 million in local tax revenues in 2025, supporting public services such as education and public safety. You can read the full story in the Avangrid Press Room . READ MORE
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19/08/2026 - 09:24 UTC +02:00Iberdrola promotes the electrification of the shipping sector to support the construction of new offshore wind farms Iberdrola Executive Chairman Ignacio Galán has visited the facilities of Astilleros Ría de Vigo to see first-hand the project for Bibby Marine’s new electric vessel. The vessel is an Electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV) with the world’s largest battery energy storage capacity, at more than 24 MWh. During the visit, Ignacio Galán was accompanied by executives from Spanish shipbuilders Astilleros Ría de Vigo, as well as representatives from Bibby Marine, which has already participated in Iberdrola’s offshore wind projects , and Manuel Moreu, president of Seaplace, the company responsible for designing the new vessel. Maritime transport is one of the key links in the offshore wind technology value chain. Iberdrola has operational projects in the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany and France with total investment of €13 billion and 3,200 MW of installed capacity. The company is also building the East Anglia 2 and East Anglia 3 projects in the UK and the Windanker project in Germany, with a combined capacity of 2,700 MW and representing an additional investment of nearly €10 billion. In addition, the company has the approximately 900 MW East Anglia 1 North project, which has secured all the necessary permits and is eligible to participate in the next auctions in the UK, as well as a portfolio of projects under development in the countries mentioned above and in others such as Australia. During the tour of the shipyard, the Iberdrola executive chairman showed particular interest in the vessel’s technical development, its propulsion and energy storage systems, and Astilleros Ría de Vigo’s industrial and technological capabilities to undertake highly complex and innovative projects. Ignacio Galán highlighted the importance of initiatives such as this one, which extend the benefits of electrification to the shipping sector , a key industry for industrial development and one of the most important links in the offshore wind supply chain. Galán also reiterated Iberdrola’s commitment to electrifying the economy as a key driver of greater competitiveness, stronger energy independence and faster progress towards decarbonisation targets. The visit also highlighted the strategic role played by companies such as Armon in Galicia’s maritime and industrial ecosystem in developing technologies focused on sustainability and innovation, further consolidating Vigo’s position as an international centre for highly specialised shipbuilding and the transition towards a low-carbon economy. About the eCSOV project The new eCSOV (Electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel), designed by Seaplace for Bibby Marine and currently under construction at Astilleros Ría de Vigo, is set to become a global benchmark for support services for offshore wind farms. Its exceptional battery energy storage capacity will significantly reduce emissions associated with offshore operations, contributing to the development of a more efficient and sustainable maritime industry in sectors such as offshore wind. The vessel features electric propulsion and methanol auxiliary engines and has a cargo capacity of several thousand tonnes. READ MORE
