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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
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08/01/2026 - 16:52 UTC +01:00Iberdrola España and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia renew their collaboration in the Smart Grids Innovation Hub Iberdrola España , the Group's subsidiary in the country, and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia have renewed their collaboration agreement for the development of the Global Smart Grids Innovation Hub (GSGIH) as a sign of their mutual commitment to innovation and the digitalisation of smart grids . The GSGIH is a collaborative working environment, located in Bilbao and inaugurated in 2021, which connects both parties with suppliers, start-ups, technology centres and universities. The hub was created with the aim of using innovation as a lever to continue driving the electrification of the economy and the quality of service to customers connected to the networks, through solutions that strengthen their robustness, resilience, flexibility and security. Since the Hub was created five years ago, innovative activity at i -DE, the distributor of the Iberdrola Group's subsidiary in Spain, has grown by 55% compared to the previous period, reaching over €40 million per year, contributing to the competitiveness of the region by driving the value chain and Iberdrola's position as the world's leading utility in terms of R&D&I investment. You can read the full story in the Iberdrola España Media Room . READ MORE
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08/01/2026 - 11:42 UTC +01:00Iberdrola raises its interim dividend to €0.253 per share Iberdrola's interim dividend for 2025 will amount to €0.253 gross per share, as reported today to the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV). Investors who opt for the cash dividend will receive the corresponding amount on 2 February. The company is once again offering its shareholders three options in this edition of Iberdrola Flexible Remuneration : to receive the interim dividend amount in cash (the aforementioned €0.253 gross per share); to sell their allocation rights on the market; or to obtain new bonus shares from the group free of charge. This interim dividend for the 2025 financial year will be supplemented by the supplementary dividend that the company plans to pay in July, if approved by the company's General Shareholders' Meeting. Shareholders who opt to receive new shares must have 73 free allocation rights to receive a new share in the company. The three options — receiving the interim dividend in cash, selling the rights on the market or receiving new Iberdrola shares — can be combined, so shareholders can choose one of the alternatives or combine them according to their preferences. The Iberdrola Flexible Remuneration system assigns the option of receiving new shares by default, so shareholders who prefer to receive their remuneration in cash must notify their bank between 12 and 26 January. In order to implement this new edition of the remuneration system, a capital increase with a maximum reference market value of €1.713 billion will be carried out. Calendar for the ‘Iberdrola Flexible Remuneration’ programme January 2026 The amount of the interim dividend per share and the number of rights required to receive a free share are announced. 9 January 2026 * Last day on which Iberdrola shares are traded with the right to participate in the Iberdrola Flexible Remuneration scheme. 12 January 2026 * Start of the election period and the trading period for free allocation rights. 26 January 2026 * End of the election period and trading period for free allocation rights. 2 February 2026 * Payment of the interim dividend to shareholders who have opted to receive cash through this option. 4 February 2026 * Expected date for the new shares to begin trading. READ MORE
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07/01/2026 - 10:36 UTC +01:00Iberdrola's new solar plant supplies renewable electricity for Salzgitter's green steel production Iberdrola Germany has completed a new solar plant with a capacity of 65 megawatts (MWp) in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The solar park plant covers 45 hectares – an area roughly the size of 60 football pitches – and comprises more than 92,000 solar modules. The energy is supplied via a PPA to Salzgitter AG to support its regional energy transition providing 100% of the renewable electricity for its green steel production. Felipe Montero, Managing Director of Iberdrola Germany, explains: "This solar plant is another milestone for our German onshore portfolio. We are demonstrating that the combination of strong partners, modern technology and long-term industrial cooperation is driving the energy transition forward in a concrete way. With Salzgitter AG, we have a partner that is clearly committed to sustainable transformation – and we are delighted to be embarking on this journey together." With an expected annual production of around 60 gigawatt hours, the solar plant will supply enough renewable electricity to power more than 20,000 households – avoiding over 23,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year. The electricity generated will be purchased in its entirety by Salzgitter AG and integrated into the transformation of steel production. The plant is thus helping to make one of the most energy-intensive industrial sectors gradually more climate-friendly and highlights Iberdrola’s commitment to transforming the steel sector through electrification . Ralph Schaper, Head of Energy Management at Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH: “The Salzgitter Group relies on strong partnerships for its SALCOS® – Salzgitter Low CO₂ Steelmaking program. These robust networks help establish the essential foundations for implementing low-CO₂ production processes and products.” The construction of the solar park was carried out in several coordinated project phases together with specialised project partners such as Solarpro, P&Q and EMT. Regional companies were also involved in the planning and implementation. The project thus contributes to regional value creation and secures jobs. READ MORE
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06/01/2026 - 14:20 UTC +01:00Iberdrola approaches £125 billion market capitalisation on its 125th anniversary Iberdrola has reached the milestone of €125 billion in stock market value at the start of 2026, the year that marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of Hidroeléctrica Ibérica in Bilbao, the seed of the company that led to the creation of Iberdrola in 1992. The company, which is at an all-time high, rose in value by nearly 40% in 2025, closing its fourth consecutive year of growth after the 2020 pandemic. In fact, Iberdrola is now the leading utility in Europe by market capitalisation and the second largest in the world. Hidroeléctrica Ibérica was founded in Bilbao on 19 July 1901 by engineer Juan de Urrutia with capital from Banco de Vizcaya. It then merged with Saltos del Duero in 1944 and later with Hidroeléctrica Española in 1992 to form Iberdrola. To continue growing, its Strategic Plan for 2025-2028 envisages €58 billion in investments, with 65% earmarked for networks, mainly in the United Kingdom and the United States. This plan envisages 40% growth in the regulated asset base of electricity networks to reach €70 billion in 2028, consolidating Iberdrola as a leader in critical infrastructure. It also forecasts that gross operating profit (EBITDA) will exceed €20 billion in 2028. During 2025, Iberdrola strengthened its global position with far-reaching strategic moves . It completed the purchase of Electricity North West (ENW) in the United Kingdom and increased its stake in Neoenergía in Brazil, strengthening its regulated network business. READ MORE
