Iberdrola continues to promote quantum technology’s development and knowledge transfer

Iberdrola España, Iberdrola's subsidiary in Spain, and the Basque Government's Department of Science, Universities and Innovation have signed a long-term partnership agreement to research quantum computing’s application to different areas of the energy industry, develop new technological capabilities and encourage knowledge transfer. The agreement is part of the BasQ (Basque Quantum) Strategy promoted by the Basque Government, which positions the Basque Country, in northern Spain, as one of the most advanced European hubs for quantum technologies.

For Iberdrola, this partnership reaffirms its commitment to technological innovation as a driver of transformation in the energy model. The company is exploring the potential of quantum computing to optimise smart grids, improve weather forecasting, simulate advanced materials and accelerate energy efficiency algorithms.

This strategic partnership strengthens the collaborative fabric between science, business and institutions, and is a decisive step towards an advanced, sustainable innovation model connected to major global technological challenges.

You can read the full story at the Iberdrola España Press Room.