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21/11/2024 - 00:00 UTC +01:00Iberdrola recognised in Mexico for its strategy to multiply its social impact Iberdrola, through its company in Mexico, Iberdrola México , has been recognised by the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB) and the Ibero-American Foundation for Quality Management (Fundibeq) with the Best Practices Award in the SDGs, in the Silver category, for its strategy to successfully develop its social projects in communities and spread its culture of sustainability among suppliers and customers. Iberdrola Mexico has been recognised the most times of any company by Fundibeq, with a total of 8 awards: 3 Ibero-American Quality Awards and 5 Best Practices in SDGs. You can read the full story at Iberdrola Mexico's Communications Room . READ MORE
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20/11/2024 - 19:38 UTC +01:00El BEI e Iberdrola firman un préstamo de 500 millones de euros financiados con fondos Next Generation para inversiones en expansión de las redes eléctricas inteligentes en España El Banco Europeo de Inversiones (BEI) ha firmado con Iberdrola un préstamo de 500 millones de euros en el marco del Fondo de Resiliencia Autonómica (FRA), para el desarrollo y expansión de redes eléctricas inteligentes, facilitando la integración de fuentes de energía renovable y la conexión de la industria y los nuevos usos. El FRA canaliza financiación del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia de España dentro del programa Next Generation EU para impulsar inversiones medioambientales y sociales en las Comunidades Autónomas. El FRA está liderado por el Ministerio de Economía, Comercio y Empresa y cuenta con la participación de las Comunidades y Ciudades Autónomas y la Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias (FEMP) para la selección de proyectos, y con el BEI como socio estratégico para su gestión. El proyecto financiado contribuirá a seguir reforzando la resiliencia de la red de distribución eléctrica como eje fundamental para la conexión a los nuevos usos de electrificación como la bomba de calor o la movilidad eléctrica y la integración de más fuentes de energías renovables a la red. Con ello se acelerará la transición energética y sus impactos positivos en la seguridad y autonomía energéticas, la eficiencia y la descarbonización del sector eléctrico español. El proyecto ya cuenta con una financiación aprobada con fondos propios del BEI de 700 millones de euros. A esta financiación se suman ahora 500 millones de euros adicionales canalizados por el BEI provenientes del Plan de Recuperación español a través del Fondo de Resiliencia Autonómica. Se trata de la primera operación con una entidad privada financiada con cargo al FRA, a través del instrumento directo de financiación puesto en marcha por el BEI en junio de 2024, para cofinanciar operaciones en sectores como las energías renovables, el transporte limpio o las infraestructuras sostenibles. La directora general de Financiación Internacional del Tesoro, Inés Carpio , ha destacado la importancia del Fondo de Resiliencia Autonómica “para seguir impulsando la modernización y transformación del tejido productivo y de la economía española a través del Plan de Recuperación, con una orientación clara hacia la transición y eficiencia energética”. “Estamos muy satisfechos de realizar la primera financiación con recursos del Fondo de Resiliencia Autonómica que se destinará a la expansión y desarrollo de las redes eléctricas de Iberdrola en España”, ha comentado Antonio Lorenzo, jefe de la División de Financiación Corporativa en España del BEI. “Se trata de un proyecto clave para el desarrollo de redes eléctricas inteligentes que permitirá la integración de las energías renovables en el sistema eléctrico español con impacto en 12 comunidades autónomas”. El proyecto también impulsará la industrialización y el crecimiento económico y del empleo en España, manteniendo 10.000 puestos de trabajo anuales en 12 comunidades autónomas durante todo el periodo de implementación. El acuerdo de financiación pone de relieve el compromiso del BEI y el Ministerio de Economía de España con la cohesión económica, social y territorial, puesto que más del 65% del total de la inversión asociada se destinará a regiones cuya renta per cápita se sitúa por debajo del promedio de la Unión Europea. “Con esta financiación Iberdrola podrá acelerar el desarrollo de la red de distribución en España en los próximos años, tan necesaria para poder dar servicio y conexión a la industria y empresas de nuestro país. Con esta nueva financiación con el BEI ampliamos el desarrollo de las redes inteligentes, que son esenciales para facilitar la transición energética, impulsar la eficiencia y mejorar la red de distribución y la calidad de suministro. Además, contribuimos a la electrificación de la economía y a reducir la dependencia energética del país”, asegura José Sainz Armada, director de Finanzas, Control y Desarrollo Corporativo (CFO) de Iberdrola. Información general Sobre el Fondo de Resiliencia Autonómica El Fondo de Resiliencia Autonómica (FRA) fue creado para facilitar el acceso a los préstamos Next Generation EU del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia de España de las Comunidades Autónomas españolas, con el objetivo de impulsar inversiones y desarrollar proyectos en 8 áreas prioritarias: vivienda social y asequible, regeneración urbana, transporte y turismo sostenible, transición energética, gestión de aguas y residuos, economía de los cuidados, investigación, desarrollo e innovación, y competitividad industrial y de las Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas. El FRA está impulsado por el Ministerio de Economía, Comercio y Empresa, cuenta con la participación de las Comunidades y Ciudades Autónomas para la selección de proyectos a financiar y con el Grupo BEI como socio estratégico para su gestión. En junio de 2024 el Grupo BEI y el Ministerio de Economía, Comercio y Empresa de España anunciaron la firma del acuerdo para la puesta en marcha del Fondo de Resiliencia Autonómica y la activación de una primera fase de financiación de hasta 3.400 millones de euros disponible que incluye: * Un mecanismo directo, para cofinanciar operaciones respaldadas por el BEI en sectores como las energías renovables, el transporte limpio o las infraestructuras sostenibles * Un mecanismo intermediado, gestionado por intermediarios financieros seleccionados por el BEI, para apoyar proyectos de desarrollo urbano y turismo sostenible * Dos instrumentos intermediados por el Fondo Europeo de Inversiones, que facilitarán la financiación de las pymes en materia de innovación, sostenibilidad y competitividad. Sobre el BEI El BEI es la institución de financiación a largo plazo de la Unión Europea, cuyos accionistas son sus Estados miembros. Financia inversiones sólidas que contribuyen a alcanzar los objetivos de política pública de la UE. Los proyectos del BEI fomentan la competitividad, impulsan la innovación, promueven el desarrollo sostenible, refuerzan la cohesión social y territorial, y favorecen una transición justa y ágil a la neutralidad climática. El Grupo Banco Europeo de Inversiones (Grupo BEI), formado por el Banco Europeo de Inversiones (BEI) y el Fondo Europeo de Inversiones (FEI), reportó una financiación total firmada en España en 2023 de 11.400 millones de euros, de los cuales aproximadamente 6.800 millones de euros fueron destinados a proyectos de acción climática y sostenibilidad medioambiental. En cuanto al total de su actividad, el Grupo BEI firmó 88.000 millones de euros en nueva financiación en 2023. Sobre Iberdrola y su compromiso con la financiación sostenible y la descarbonización del país Las redes de electricidad son la plataforma necesaria para avanzar en la electrificación de la economía. Permiten la integración de más renovables, la atracción de industria, la movilidad sostenible, las ciudades inteligentes y el autoconsumo. Las redes de distribución constituyen una pieza clave para hacer posible iniciativas y tendencias que están cambiando la economía, como son la movilidad eléctrica, la bomba de calor, el autoconsumo y las ciudades inteligentes. Iberdrola opera uno de los sistemas de distribución eléctrica más importantes del mundo. La compañía cuenta ya con más de 1,3 millones de kilómetros de líneas eléctricas y más de 4.500 subestaciones en España, Estados Unidos, el Reino Unido y Brasil, que distribuyen electricidad a más de 100 millones de personas en el mundo. Iberdrola continúa avanzando en su compromiso de sostenibilidad, basado en la electrificación de la economía, a través de las energías limpias, y orientado a la lucha contra el cambio climático y la creación de riqueza y empleo en las comunidades donde opera. A cierre del tercer trimestre de 2024, el grupo contaba ya con financiación verde o ligada a criterios de sostenibilidad por importe superior a los 57.000 millones, de los que más de 21.600 millones corresponden a bonos verdes. READ MORE
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20/11/2024 - 17:00 UTC +01:00Iberdrola completes the installation of its electricity transmission project in Brazil ahead of schedule Iberdrola completes the installation of its electricity transmission project in Brazil two years ahead of schedule Iberdrola, through its company in Brazil, Neoenergia , has successfully completed the Paraíso project for electricity transmission lines in Mato Grosso do Sul, which was awarded in an auction last June 2022. This installation demonstrates Neoenergia's commitment to sustainable development and the energy transition in Brazil, which requires greater integration and reinforcement of electricity transmission. You can read the full story in Neoenergia's Press Room. READ MORE
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20/11/2024 - 09:52 UTC +01:00Iberdrola makes progress on the construction of one of its largest photovoltaic projects in Spain Iberdrola is making progress in the construction of one of its largest photovoltaic projects in Spain, the new 'Ciudad Rodrigo' plant, which is being built in the province of Salamanca, in the areas of Valdecarros and the Sierra de Torralba, and will have a capacity of 316 MW. This solar facility, which is part of Iberdrola's partnership with Norges Bank Investment Management , will generate enough clean energy to supply 150,000 homes a year and will prevent the emission of 75,000 tonnes of CO2 a year into the atmosphere. In addition, this plant has entered into a long-term purchase and sale agreement (PPA) . The construction of the 589,000-module photovoltaic plant, with an investment of €200 M, will have a strong local component. Up to 800 workers and numerous local suppliers are expected to be involved in the project during peak periods. Iberdrola works on numerous initiatives that combine the installation of renewable projects with the conservation of the biological diversity of ecosystems , taking care of flora, fauna and our natural heritage. In this case, it will restore habitats of interest to the community. You can read the full story at the Iberdrola España's Communication Room . READ MORE
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19/11/2024 - 08:08 UTC +01:00Iberdrola launches first green bond issue by a Spanish company in Australia Iberdrola continues to diversify its sources of financing. The company chaired by Ignacio Galán today issued green bonds for AU$ 750 M –about €460 M–. It is the first non-financial Spanish company to issue in this market, known as a 'kangaroo'. The issue was in two tranches – AU$ 350 M (€215 M) for a six-year term and AU$ 400 M (€245 M) for a 10-year term – with demand reaching AU$ 2.1 B in aggregate, implying it was oversubscribed by 2.8. Thanks to strong interest from investors , who once again support the strategy of Europe's largest electricity company by market capitalisation, the weighted average cost of the operation was set at less than 5.65%, for an average life of more than 7 years. This issue attracted the interest of more than 80 investors with a long-term vision, including Asian investors in addition to Australians. Those committed to the ESG had a relevant presence, thanks to the green nature of the operation, which will finance future investments in the renewable business in the country. The company's ability to access the financing markets is reaffirmed with this transaction, as well as its strategy of diversifying in the capital markets as market weather improves. In addition to the operations carried out in the Euromarket (in January, July and September), Iberdrola is now the only European utility to have operated in 2024 in the Swiss (June), British (October) and Australian (November) markets, which, together with a private placement in Norwegian kroner in September, positions the Group before a wide range of financing possibilities in capital markets. The Australian transaction comes a month after results were presented for the first nine months of the year, where Iberdrola reported a net profit of €5,471 M and set its net profit growth at 14% – before extraordinary items – for the year as a whole. The banks involved in the placement were Deutsche Bank, Mizuho, ANZ, Sumitomo and Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi. Today's issue is the seventh public transaction in the market so far in 2024. The first was the €700 M hybrid bond issued in January, the second, in the Swiss market for 335 M francs at the end of June, the third, the €750 M senior bond issued in July , the fourth took place in August, when Iberdrola placed $525 M (€490 M) through its US subsidiary , the fifth was on 23 September, when it placed €2.15 B in its largest-ever senior debt issue , and the sixth just a month ago when the company closed its first green bond in pounds sterling in the last 15 years for 500 M (€595 M) with strong backing from investors. International confidence The market's confidence in Iberdrola is solid. In addition to debt issues, a few days ago the electricity company signed a 120 M loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to develop energy innovation projects. It has also extended its alliance with the World Bank with a 300 M green loan for renewable projects in emerging countries. In addition, it signed a €500 M green syndicated loan with Cesce coverage with ICO, Sabadell and HSBC, and in the first quarter of 2024 it signed another €700 M green loan with the European Investment Bank to build up electricity grids in Spain. At the end of December 2023, the company signed its largest credit line in history for €5.3 B with 33 international banks . The cost of this operation was at the most competitive levels for Iberdrola, with prices similar to those of 2019, and the operation was oversubscribed by more than 40%, demonstrating the bank’s strong commitment to Europe's leading utility by capitalisation. This financial strategy complements the historic investment plan launched by the company in March 2024. This roadmap, the implementation of which is a year ahead of schedule, aims to drive the economy’s electrification, with a strong focus on electricity grids and renewables. READ MORE
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18/11/2024 - 15:00 UTC +01:00ScottishPower holds its UK Supplier of the Year Awards 2024 Through its UK subsidiary ScottishPower , Iberdrola has held its 2024 Supplier Awards, an event that recognised the companies from across the UK that have been intrinsic to ScottishPower’s work to deliver a better future quicker as it doubles its investment in critical energy infrastructure. From transformers to turbines, monopiles to maintenance contracts, every aspect of the supply chain is benefiting as ScottishPower works with other companies across the UK who in turn create jobs and expand as it invests. ScottishPower has once again recognised the key role of suppliers at a gala event with the slogan Delivering a Better Future, where a total of ten awards were presented. * Supplier of the Year Award: Keltbray Energy Limited * Health & Safety Award: Providor Limited * Customer Services Award: Excalon Limited * Diversity & Inclusion Award: Stemovators * Sustainability Award: Tusker Direct Limited * Digitalisation & New Technologies Award: EA Technology Limited * Energy Transition Award: Algeco UK Limited * Entrepreneurship Award: Forsyth of Denny Limited * Works and/or Services Award: Hughes Subsea Services Limited * Economic Recovery & Job Creation Award: Clyde Ventures Limited Business You can read the full story at the Scottish Power Communication Room. READ MORE
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18/11/2024 - 09:51 UTC +01:00Iberdrola and the Government of Nuevo León install solar panels in seven schools in Mexico Iberdrola, through its subsidiary in Mexico, Iberdrola México , in partnership with the Government of Nuevo León, has launched the Lights of Hope social programme, which consists of installing solar panels in basic education centres. In the programme’s first phase, solar panels were installed in seven schools in the municipalities of China, Galeana and Monterrey. The Lights of Hope social programme will benefit 935 students and teachers over a five-year period supplying those schools with green power. You can read all about it at Iberdrola Mexico's Communications Room . READ MORE
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17/11/2024 - 15:50 UTC +01:00Ignacio Galán: "Electrification is the key to security of supply, resilience and better resource use " The Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, stressed at the Climate Summit held in Baku since Monday that COP29 comes at the right time to make decisions and adapt infrastructures to the possible consequences of climate change . In the words of Ignacio Galán , "We need more security of supply, more resilience and a better use of our natural resources and the best way is to invest in electrification, creating, at the same time, opportunities in reindustrialisation, competitiveness, and job creation". The Executive Chairman of Iberdrola emphasised this message right after seeing first-hand in the Valencian Community the dramatic consequences caused by the severe weather event that hit Spain more than a week ago. Galán, who has participated in all the Climate Summits held since Copenhagen in 2009, spoke at a high-level event "Increasing energy storage and grids as critical enablers to deliver COP29 Action Agenda", organised with the Global Renewable Alliance. During the event, Galán also wished to support the COP Presidency's objective of increasing energy storage sixfold by 2030 and extending electricity grids in line with the scenario for achieving the global objective of net zero emissions. Iberdrola considers these investments to be an essential pillar of its business strategy . Sixty percent of the investment plan (more than €27 B in 2024–2026) is dedicated to expanding and reinforcing the grids in the US, the UK, Brazil and Spain. These are key decisions to ensure the integration of new renewable capacity into the electricity system and to absorb the increase in demand from new uses: electric vehicles, heat pumps and data centres, among others. Electricity grid assets will grow by 38% to €54 B, with €15 B in transmission grids. Of this asset base, 85% has closed frameworks for the coming years. Iberdrola, which will participate in more than twenty events at this COP, will focus on the energy transition in the midst of a complex geopolitical context and will invest in working with all the agents involved globally in accelerating the energy transition and climate action. Accelerate in grids and storage The “Increasing energy storage and grids as critical enablers to deliver COP29 Action Agenda” event supported one of the priorities of the COP29 Presidency, which wanted to place energy infrastructures at the centre of the conversations and activities, launching the Global Commitment on Energy Storage and Grids. This initiative aims to set a global target of increasing installed energy storage capacity to 1,500 GW by 2030, six times the 2022 levels. This is a key target to advance the agreement reached at COP28 to triple global renewable energy capacity over the same time horizon and in line with an ambitious update to the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The event was attended by the most relevant organisations in the global energy field, from the International Energy Agency (IEA), whose Executive Director, Fatih Birol, highlighted the need to align investments in grids and storage with renewable investments to meet the 1.5ºC target, to the Energy Transitions Commission, whose Chairman, Adair Turner, urged accelerating the electrification of the economy and investing in grids and storage as fundamental vectors to meet climate objectives. READ MORE
