Finnish Ambassador Sari Rautio Explores Iberdrola’s Smart Grids Innovation Hub in Bilbao

The GSGIH is the company’s global headquarters for smart grids.

(IN BRIEF) Finnish Ambassador to Spain, Sari Rautio, visited Iberdrola’s Global Smart Grids Innovation Hub in Bilbao, accompanied by a trade delegation and the Honorary Consul of Finland, Carolina Pérez Toledo. The group was welcomed by Iberdrola executives Asís Canales and Estíbaliz Goñi and toured the hub, learning about the company’s advancements in innovation, digitisation, and electrification. Finland, one of the most digitised nations, stands out for its high level of digital skills, with over 85% of its SMEs excelling in artificial intelligence and data analysis, surpassing the European average.

(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO, 25-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Iberdrola had the honor of hosting Sari Rautio, the Finnish Ambassador to Spain, at its Global Smart Grids Innovation Hub (GSGIH) in Bilbao. Accompanied by a distinguished trade delegation from Finland and the Honorary Consul of Finland in Bilbao, Carolina Pérez Toledo, the ambassador was welcomed by Asís Canales, Iberdrola’s Global Director of Resources and Services, and Estíbaliz Goñi, Director of Processes and Technology at i-DE, Iberdrola’s distribution company.

During the visit, the ambassador and her delegation had the opportunity to tour the facilities of the hub, where they were briefed on Iberdrola’s latest advancements in innovation, digitisation, and electrification. This visit underscores the continued importance of collaboration between Spain and Finland in driving the global energy transition and the shared commitment to technology and sustainable energy solutions.

Finland is renowned for being one of the most digitised countries in the world, with a remarkable 85.6% of its SMEs having strong digital expertise in fields such as artificial intelligence and data analysis—well above the European average. This aligns closely with Iberdrola’s ongoing efforts to foster innovation and sustainability, both through cutting-edge projects and partnerships like this one.

At Iberdrola, we remain committed to supporting digital transformation in the energy sector and are proud to share our progress with international leaders in innovation.

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