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12/06/2025 - 16:09 UTC +02:00Ignacio Galán insists that energy security equals national security Iberdrola Chairman Ignacio Galán took part today in the Global Trends 2025 Forum organised by the US Chamber of Commerce in Spain. During his speech, Galán stressed that electrification is the cornerstone for ensuring strategic autonomy, industrial competitiveness and environmental sustainability. Galán pointed out that global demand for electricity will double in the next 15 years thanks to new technological advances, which make electrification an unstoppable process: from transport and building air conditioning to digitalisation, data processing and artificial intelligence, all of today's great inventions are based on electricity. Furthermore, in an increasingly automated and digitalised world, access to electricity is a prerequisite for accessing all our everyday services, since, according to the president, ‘energy security equals national security’. The president indicated that it is essential to have a robust energy system that is not overly dependent on external sources and equipped with network infrastructure capable of meeting this growing consumption with complete reliability. He also stressed that electrification must be built with indigenous energy sources in order to be competitive. He also called for urgent action to strengthen electricity infrastructure and called for a regulatory framework to facilitate investment. ‘The EU has indicated that it needs €1.2 trillion in networks, and this requires attractive returns, streamlined permits and minimised litigation,’ he said. During his speech, he stressed that stable energy policies are essential to attract these investments. He pointed out that investments in energy infrastructure have a maturity horizon of between 40 and 60 years, which means that companies need a clear and predictable regulatory framework that allows them to access capital in the financial markets. He also called for attractive returns and tax rationalisation. He also called for a reduction in istrative bureaucracy, which in many cases delays projects that could be built in just over a year. He also called for the elimination of asymmetric tax regimes that favour gas and oil over electricity, and advocated incentives for investment in networks and storage, especially in countries such as Spain where there are regulatory limits on investment in distribution. The chairman of the electricity company pointed out that Iberdrola has been leading this transformation for more than two decades, with investments of more than €170 billion in smart grids, renewables and storage, and a presence in more than 30 countries. Iberdrola's market capitalisation exceeds €100 billion, making it the leading utility in Europe and one of the two largest in the world. READ MORE
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11/06/2025 - 16:26 UTC +02:00Iberdrola | bp pulse inaugurates Spain's largest public charging megahub Iberdrola | bp pulse, a strategic partnership between Iberdrola and BP Pulse for the deployment of fast and ultra-fast public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in Spain and Portugal, has inaugurated the largest electric vehicle charging megahub in Spain, located in the Nevada Shopping commercial park in Armilla, Granada. Already in operation, it is equipped with a total of 70 charging stations and is envisaged as a comprehensive solution for all electric vehicle s. The company already has 185 charging points in Andalusia, 109 of which are ultra-fast, powered by 100% source-certified renewable energy. The Iberdrola | bp pulse partnership has set itself the goal of reaching 11,700 fast and ultra-fast charging points in operation by 2030, with which it expects to provide service to all electric vehicle drivers. You can read the full story at Iberdrola España’s Press Room. READ MORE
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10/06/2025 - 17:07 UTC +02:00The Aldeatejada Technology Innovation Centre: an example of economic revitalisation in Salamanca The Technology Innovation Centre (Cenit), inaugurated in 2008 by Iberdrola in collaboration with IBM, has consolidated Aldeatejada (in Salamanca, western Spain) as one of the main technology hubs in the area thanks to its economic and social impact on the region. Aldeatejada is the best example of Iberdrola's firm commitment to innovation and represents a real commitment to the future, progress and competitiveness of the economy of Castile and León, with a cumulative investment of close to €300 million and the creation of more than 1,000 direct jobs and 1,850 indirect jobs. This enclave has undergone a remarkable evolution in technological capabilities, including artificial intelligence , cloud services, cybersecurity, automation, digital experience and business solutions, becoming a key pillar of the digital transformation of Iberdrola and other international companies. The Cenit model has had a powerful knock-on effect in the province, attracting new technology companies, generating synergies with local universities and promoting research and training initiatives, demonstrating that sustained investment in digital infrastructure, together with strategic alliances between large companies, public istrations and the education system, generates tangible benefits for the region. This Iberdrola project has transformed the municipality into an inclusive, resilient and internationally-oriented innovation ecosystem. Iberdrola is currently the market leader in the development of data centres , marketing more than 10 TWh to technology companies and data centre operators worldwide. Spain has significant potential in Europe for the development of data centres, thanks to its strategic geographical position, which has consolidated its status as the gateway for global data to the continent. It has also recently set up the company D4Green, which leverages its assets, capacity and experience to facilitate the development of sustainable data centres. D4Green has secured more than 700 megawatts (MW) in Spain and has a potential portfolio of another 5,000 MW. You can read the full story in Iberdrola Spain's Media Room . READ MORE
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10/06/2025Iberdrola, winner of Ibex 35’s best investor relations Iberdrola's Investor Relations department has received another prize. The largest electricity company in Europe by stock market value and one of the two largest in the world has been awarded as the company with the best investor relations on the Ibex 35 by the magazine Estrategias de Inversión. Isabel Sánchez, Head of Investor Relations at Iberdrola, and Ignacio Fernández Sanz, senior manager of the department, accepted the award. The publication awarded the prize to Iberdrola for its transparency, accessibility, quality of communication with shareholders, clarity of information, response to queries, disclosure of results and strategic decisions, and ease of access to company data through corporate channels. The magazine rewards Iberdrola for its fluid and honest relationship with the market and recognises that it aligns business interests with shareholder interests, as it understands that making its investments profitable in the long term is and should be one of the fundamental objectives of any listed company. Iberdrola's value creation is unquestionable. Since 2001, when Ignacio Galán became CEO of the utility, share value has increased from €3.5 to over €16 and has distributed more than €7.7 in dividends per share in the same period. The market values Iberdrola's total commitment to its shareholders and dividends are considered one of its three strategic pillars, along with growth and financial strength. Iberdrola's capitalisation exceeds €100,000M and its strength is such that it is worth more on the stock market than the sum of all the Spanish energy companies put together. READ MORE
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09/06/2025 - 12:18 UTC +02:00Iberdrola Mexico begins artistic and sustainable lighting project for the Cathedral of Santiago in Saltillo The Cathedral of Santiago, one of Saltillo's most iconic architectural landmarks, is entering a new era with the launch of its artistic and sustainable lighting system, thanks to Iberdrola Mexico, Iberdrola's subsidiary in the country , in collaboration with the State Government, the Municipality of Saltillo, the Diocese of Saltillo, and the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). This project enhances the majesty of the Cathedral and represents a commitment to the conservation of cultural heritage and care for the environment. The new lighting , based on state-of-the-art LED technology, allows the Baroque and Neoclassical architecture of the temple to be appreciated with greater clarity and detail, while reducing energy consumption and the carbon footprint. Saltillo is the second city in the country to the Mexico Brilla project. You can read the full story in the Iberdrola Mexico press room. READ MORE
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06/06/2025 - 14:03 UTC +02:00ScottishPower continues to advance research into the electrification of offshore wind operations in the United Kingdom Studies commissioned by ScottishPower Renewables, the renewable energy subsidiary of the Iberdrola Group in the United Kingdom , reveal that offshore recharging of battery-powered vessels for offshore wind maintenance operations could be viable in future wind farms. The reports—by MJR Power & Automation and Oasis Marine—are the latest in a series of three studies exploring options for decarbonizing and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from offshore wind farm operations. The studies consolidate initial findings that the electrification of offshore operations is technically feasible using battery-powered service operation vessels (E-SOVs). The potential for decarbonizing offshore operations using electric crew transfer vessels (CTVs) that could be used for wind farms located closer to shore was also assessed, and the results confirmed that this is technically and operationally feasible. In both cases, wind farms will benefit environmentally and economically, with significant reductions in both greenhouse gas emissions and fuel costs. You can read the full story in the ScottishPower Renewables Media Room. READ MORE
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05/06/2025 - 13:07 UTC +02:00Iberdrola presents more than 150 use cases for artificial intelligence at the eleventh edition of the Digital Summit Iberdrola 's corporate campus in San Agustín del Guadalix, Madrid was the setting for the company's 11th Digital Summit, an event which, over the years, has established itself as a unique space to exchange knowledge and experiences in digitalisation and innovation. With the Digital Summit, the company promotes the digital culture, gives visibility to its key projects in this area and inspires all its employees to continue growing in R&D&I The theme chosen for this year's event was 'AI Momentum'. This year's conference focused on a disruptive and topical subject: artificial intelligence (AI). To address it, Iberdrola invited top-level speakers from both the electricity sector and other areas and companies, such as Esade, EY, Accenture, Ecoembes, Dyc, Caixabank, Enatic, Holcim and Ohla. These experts gave their vision on the use of AI, while addressing key issues in how this technology is applied, such as ethics, regulation, innovation and new trends. Iberdrola has been using AI for more than 10 years to make predictions, optimise processes and detect patterns applicable to its daily operations. In fact, the company has several use cases in Spain. Renewable energies and electricity grids are some of the areas in which it is applying this technology. AI provides solutions for clean energy, too. It does so to maximise the use of wind and sun to produce electricity, with applications ranging from the design phase of an installation, predicting the optimal location of a wind turbine, to operation and maintenance, with the use of algorithms that anticipate issues before they occur thanks to the advanced analysis of millions of data points, or the prediction of wind or solar production for each hour of the day and in each plate and wind turbine of Iberdrola's plants around the world. It is also used to protect birdlife by means of systems capable of detecting birds within five kilometres of the wind farm and stopping the corresponding wind turbines to avoid any risk. With regard to electricity grids, Iberdrola puts AI applications at the service of its customers through an algorithm capable of providing an accurate estimate of the time they won’t have electricity in the event of an incident. This technology also allows its teams to plan which grids or transformation centres will need partial replacements the following year, thanks to the use of 100 variables that predict possible issues based on six years of historical data. Iberdrola is also exploring AI to optimise the location of backup batteries to help remedy possible grid incidents and to identify, with satellites associated with the technology, the volume of vegetation that needs to be cleared, as well as to estimate that vegetation’s growth and assess whether work has been carried out correctly. Responsible AI Iberdrola, in short, seeks to strengthen its position as a benchmark in the integration of AI into the energy sector by implementing solutions that transform its processes to drive operational excellence, improve customer and employee experience and transition towards a cleaner and more accessible energy model for all. However, it wants to achieve this by developing and implementing responsible AI technologies that respect its policies and ethical principles. Last September, the company announced its adherence to the commitments of the European Commission's AI Pact, an initiative that promotes its ethical and responsible application. Even so, the company has been progressively adopting proactive measures, ahead of the deadlines established in the EU AI Act. Iberdrola has had a corporate AI policy in line with the new regulation and approved by the board for a year now, including the registration of AI models and solutions with their risk assessments and the alignment of its practices with a common global framework. In addition, two years ago it launched a Global AI Centre, which plays a key role in ensuring secure technology platforms, implementing measures to guarantee responsible AI and fostering innovation. In February of this year, Iberdrola became the first company to certify its Artificial Intelligence Management System (SGIA) with AENOR, becoming the first business to achieve this accreditation in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 42001. This recognition highlights the correct implementation and use of artificial intelligence at Iberdrola Clientes and Iberdrola Energía España , companies that are part of Iberdrola, underlining its commitment to innovation, efficiency and ethics. Acknowledgements This year the company wanted to recognise the work of digitalisation, which was key during the cold drop. Thanks to the Spectrum control system, the grid assets could be managed with high levels of automation and operability, improving the quality of supply, reducing the risk of accidents in facilities, as well as the emissions of our fleet by allowing remote grid operation. During the cold drop, these control systems and the associated telecommunications systems enabled the operation and monitoring teams to work in perfect coordination. The Spectrum Control System handled a huge volume of data associated with the simultaneous events during the disaster without disruption, proving its robustness and allowing the control centre to do its job. Digitisation has also been key to getting service back online and safe operations in a record time of 20 hours. This achievement not only demonstrates the efficiency of the technologies, but also the team’s commitment and dedication to overcoming challenges and maintaining excellence in our operations. READ MORE
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04/06/2025 - 16:02 UTC +02:00Avangrid begins commercial operation of its Powell Creek solar plant in Ohio Avangrid, Iberdrola’s company in the United States , has begun commercial operation at its new Powell Creek solar facility in Putnam County, Ohio. The Powell Creek plant includes more than 300,000 solar s and it is estimated that it will contribute more than €27M to local taxes over its lifetime and around €1M in annual lease payments. Powell Creek is Avangrid's second project in Ohio following the 304 MW Blue Creek wind farm built in 2012. Avangrid now has more than 500 MW of installed capacity in Ohio, which can generate electricity for more than 100,000 US homes a year. Avangrid has added nearly 600 MW of domestic power capacity to the US grid in the last six months. This achievement underscores Avangrid's commitment to meeting the growing demand for electricity, ing local jobs and ensuring that homes and businesses have a reliable power source. Avangrid operates around 10.5 GW of capacity across the country. You can read the full story at the Avangrid Press Room. READ MORE
