How Iberdrola is leading the way in clean energy innovation

 

Global warming is one of the most urgent challenges of our time, and it requires a radical transformation of the energy sector. To achieve this, we need to harness the power of renewable sources, such as wind, solar, and hydro, and use them to replace fossil fuels that emit greenhouse gases.

Iberdrola, a multinational electric utility company based in Spain, is at the forefront of this energy transition. With more than 170 years of history, Iberdrola is a global leader in renewable energy, grids and storage, and a pioneer in the decarbonisation of the economy. It has operations in more than 40 countries, and provides energy to over 100 million people.

Iberdrola has a clear vision: to become a net-zero emissions company by 2050, and to help its customers and suppliers to do the same. To achieve this, it has invested heavily in innovation and technology, developing cutting-edge solutions that can make a difference in the fight against climate change.

Some of the innovative technologies that Iberdrola is using are:

- Offshore wind farms: Iberdrola has installed wind turbines in the sea, where the wind is stronger and more constant, to generate clean electricity. One of its latest projects is the Saint-Brieuc wind farm in France, which has a capacity of 496 MW and can supply power to 835,000 people. Iberdrola is also developing offshore wind projects in the UK, the US, Germany, Japan, and Brazil, among others.

- Hydrogen: Iberdrola is developing green hydrogen projects, which use renewable energy to produce hydrogen from water, without emitting CO2. One of its initiatives is the largest green hydrogen complex in Europe, located in Spain, which will produce 800 tons of green hydrogen per year for fertiliser production. Iberdrola is also working on other green hydrogen projects in the UK, the US, Australia, and Portugal, for applications such as transport, industry, and heating.

- Smart grids: Iberdrola is investing in digitalisation and automation of its electricity networks, to improve efficiency, reliability and integration of renewable sources. It has deployed more than 13 million smart meters in Spain, the UK and the US, and is developing projects such as STAR, SEDC and BIDELEK, which use artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain to optimise the grid operation and management.

Iberdrola's commitment to clean energy and sustainability has been recognised by several prestigious awards and rankings. It is the world's leading private utility in terms of R&D investment, according to the EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard. It is also the only European utility to be included in all 24 editions of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, a benchmark for corporate social responsibility.

Iberdrola is not only a leader in clean energy innovation, but also a catalyst for social and economic development. It supports the creation of quality jobs, the promotion of education and training, the protection of biodiversity and the environment, and the empowerment of women and vulnerable groups. It also contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially those related to affordable and clean energy, climate action, and partnerships for the goals.

Iberdrola is a company that is making a difference in the world, by using innovative technology to take the fight to global warming. It is a company that is shaping the future of energy, and creating a better tomorrow for everyone.