Iberdrola SA skipped an auction for new wind and solar energy capacity in Spain in the latest show of unease by the country’s largest utilities at government attempts to contain energy costs. The company, one of the world’s biggest clean energy developers, didn’t take part in Tuesday’s sale process due to regulatory uncertainty that’s made […]
Iberdrola boosts renewable capacity with purchase of NSW solar project – EQ Mag Pro
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola has announced a significant expansion of its Australian renewables portfolio with the purchase of a 190MW solar project in New South Wales from RES. Iberdola has agreed to buy the Avonlie solar project (190MW ac, or 245MW dc) located south of Narrandera, in the state’s south west, with construction expected to […]
Iberdrola says all turbines up at 317-MW Australian wind-solar hybrid – EQ Mag Pro
The final wind turbine has been installed at Iberdrola SA’s (BME:IBE) first wind-solar hybrid project, the 317-MW Port Augusta complex in South Australia, the Spanish utility said today. The AUD-500-million (USD 362m/EUR 310m) Port Augusta project will pair 210 MW of wind power capacity with 107 MW of photovoltaic (PV) capacity and is expected to […]
Iberdrola, Disfrimur and Ingeteam Will Develop the First Mediterranean Corridor For 100% Electric Heavy Transport
The initiative would complete more than 450 km of emission-free route between the Region of Murcia and the Valencian Community and plans to be extended to the rest of the freight corridors in the country. The project includes the acquisition of heavy trucks, the development of innovative, very high power charging infrastructure (1 MW electric […]
Iberdrola Acquires Sowitec Vietnam And Its 550-MW Pipeline
Spain’s Iberdrola SA (BME:IBE) on Thursday announced that it has acquired the Vietnamese subsidiary of German renewables group Sowitec along with its 550-MW pipeline under development. Sowitec Vietnam comes with five onshore wind and one 50-MW floating solar PV project, the Spanish utility said. Financial details were not disclosed by either party. Iberdrola said that […]
Spain: Iberdrola And EIB Sign a New €550 Million Green Loan to Boost Smart Grids
The project will contribute to the electrification of the Spanish economy and improved efficiency via better automation and control mechanisms The funds will be allocated to the investment plan covering this infrastructure that i-DE — Iberdrola’s Spanish distributor — will develop for €1.5 billion between 2021 and 2023 This investment plan will help safeguard an […]
Shell, Iberdrola Bid to Build World’s Largest Floating Wind Farm
Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Iberdrola SA’s ScottishPower unit are teaming up to bid to build what could be the world’s largest wind farms that float in the sea. The companies submitted proposals for multiple floating projects off the coast of Britain as part of Scotland’s process to lease its seabed to renewable energy developers, […]
Iberdrola and RB Iberia to Install 400 Electric Vehicle Charging Points in Restaurants
The agreement includes the installation of super-fast (150kW), fast (50kW) and semi-fast (22kW) charging points, which will be geolocated and managed through Iberdrola’s Public Charging App. The chargers will be located in the car parks of nearly 200 Burger King® and Popeyes® restaurants, where users will be able to charge their electric car batteries in […]
Spain Positions Itself to be Europe’s Green Hydrogen Hub
Toledo, Spain : Spain is in the “best conditions” to become Europe’s green hydrogen hub, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday. Sanchez spoke after US engine maker Cummins announced on Monday it would build a plant in Spain to make electrolyzer systems to produce green hydrogen, a zero-carbon fuel created using renewable energy […]
Iberdrola erects 1st turbine at 317-MW solar-wind project in Australia
Spanish utility Iberdrola SA (BME:IBE) said today it has installed the first turbine at its 317-MW hybrid wind and solar power project in South Australia. The AUD-500-million (USD 381m/EUR 320m) Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park will consist of a 210-MW wind farm and a 107-MW solar park. The project will involve the installation of a […]