Tag Archives: Iberdrola

Whitelee Wind Farm Set for Major Upgrade as Iberdrola Advances UK Renewable Energy Investment

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, through its UK subsidiary ScottishPower, plans to repower Whitelee, the United Kingdom’s largest onshore wind farm. The proposed project would involve investments of €1.8 billion and would replace the existing turbines with more powerful models, increasing the … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Named Leading Corporate Issuer of Sustainable Bonds and Europe’s Most Sustainable Electricity Company

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has received two international awards recognising its leadership in sustainability and sustainable finance. The company was named the leading corporate issuer of green, social and sustainable bonds at the 2026 GlobalCapital Bond Awards and Europe’s most sustainable … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Music Festival Combines Anniversary Celebrations With Support for Five Social Organisations

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola’s 125th anniversary music festival in Madrid attracted more than 35,000 attendees for a day of live performances by Lenny Kravitz, Manuel Carrasco, Ana Mena, Álvaro de Luna and Lola Bozzano. The event combined entertainment with charitable fundraising, … Read the full press release

Atapuerca Foundation Honours Iberdrola Chairman Ignacio Galán for Social Commitment and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The Atapuerca Foundation has awarded Ignacio S. Galán, Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, its Evolution in Human Values Award in recognition of his contribution to social progress, sustainable development and initiatives connected with human development. The announcement was made … Read the full press release

JICA-Backed Financing Supports Iberdrola Plan for Stronger and More Efficient Brazil Power Grids

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has secured approximately €130 million in financing from the Japan International Cooperation Agency through its Brazilian subsidiary Neoenergia Coelba to modernise electricity distribution infrastructure in Bahia. The 780 million Brazilian reais agreement will support improvements in energy … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Brings Employees and Families Together for Company-Wide Family Day Activities in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has celebrated another edition of its annual Family Day, bringing together nearly 3,500 employees and family members at two simultaneous events in Madrid and Bilbao. The celebrations offered a wide range of activities for children and adults, … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Advances Industrial Decarbonisation With EU-Backed Renewable Heat Projects Across Energy-Intensive Sectors

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has been awarded European support for eight industrial heat electrification projects under the first European Commission Innovation Fund auction focused on decarbonising industrial heat. The projects will use electric boilers powered by renewable electricity to replace fossil … Read the full press release

Iberdrola to Celebrate 125 Years with Public Festival in Bilbao and Renewable-Powered Drone Spectacle

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola will celebrate its 125th anniversary in Bilbao on 12 June with a free public festival in Doña Casilda Park and Spain’s largest-ever drone show. The music programme will begin at 4.00 pm and will feature performances by … Read the full press release

Gonvarri Industries Strengthens Renewable Energy Strategy Through 10-Year Electricity Agreement with Iberdrola

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has signed a 10-year renewable electricity supply agreement with Gonvarri Industries to provide 26,000 MWh of power each year to eight production facilities in four European countries. The agreement will be fully backed by guarantees of origin, … Read the full press release

Iberdrola chairman urges faster electrification and stronger grid investment at European industry summit in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola Executive Chairman Ignacio Galán has called for faster electrification, stronger electricity grid investment and simplified administrative procedures during the European Round Table for Industry plenary meeting in Sweden. Speaking alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Expands Shareholder Engagement Initiative Ahead of 2026 General Shareholders’ Meeting

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has held a new edition of its Shareholders’ Day in Madrid ahead of the company’s General Shareholders’ Meeting on 29 May. The initiative forms part of a nationwide shareholder engagement programme that has expanded significantly this year … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Begins Operations at Landmark Portuguese Wind-Hydro Hybrid Energy Project

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has begun commissioning the Tâmega Norte wind farm in Portugal as part of the Tâmega Complex, the first grid-connected hybrid wind-hydro renewable energy project on the Iberian Peninsula. The project combines two wind farms with a pumped-storage … Read the full press release

Italian Industrial Companies Sign New Solar Power Agreements with Iberdrola Under Energy Release 2.0

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has reached 5 million megawatt hours of electricity sold in Italy through long-term renewable energy power purchase agreements after signing five new contracts with major industrial companies in sectors including chemicals, manufacturing and food and beverage production. … Read the full press release

East Anglia THREE Windfarm Advances UK Energy Transition with Landmark Turbine Installation and Domestic Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, through ScottishPower, and Masdar have set a new UK offshore wind record with the installation of the first turbine at the East Anglia THREE windfarm, featuring 115-metre blades—the largest ever used in the country. The £4 billion … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Strengthens UK Energy Infrastructure with £600 Million National Wealth Fund Financing for Eastern Green Link 4 Project

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, through ScottishPower, has secured £600 million in financing from the National Wealth Fund to advance the Eastern Green Link 4 project, a major subsea electricity interconnector linking Scotland and England. The 2GW, 530 km HVDC cable will … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Marks 125th Anniversary with Major Madrid Music Festival Supporting Social and Community Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has opened ticket sales for the Iberdrola Music Festival, a major event celebrating the company’s 125th anniversary, to be held on 27 June 2026 in Madrid at Iberdrola Music, Europe’s largest sustainable leisure and cultural venue. Featuring … Read the full press release

50Hertz Sees Offshore Wind Output Rise by Ten Percent While Preparing Major Baltic Sea Expansion Projects

(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz reported that its Baltic Sea offshore grid connection systems transmitted around 5,400 GWh of electricity in 2025, roughly ten percent more than the previous year despite weak wind conditions, driven mainly by the full integration of the … Read the full press release

Iberdrola and Avangrid Commission New England Clean Energy Connect to Deliver Canadian Hydropower to the US

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, via its US subsidiary Avangrid, has commissioned the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line, a 233-kilometer project delivering hydroelectric power from Quebec to New England. With a capacity of 1,200 MW, the $1.65 billion infrastructure strengthens … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Marks 125 Years with Nationwide Cultural and Social Programme Across Spain

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has announced a year-long nationwide programme to celebrate its 125th anniversary, featuring exhibitions, music festivals, public events and the illumination of landmark buildings across Spain. Under the theme “125 light years,” the initiative reflects the company’s historical … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Acquires Ararat Wind Farm to Establish Renewable Generation Presence in Victoria

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has agreed to acquire 100% of the 242 MW Ararat Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia, marking its entry into the state’s renewable generation market. Operational since 2017, the wind farm supplies most of its output under long-term … Read the full press release