Iberdrola accelerates its international activity with a 10% increase in distributed energy

 

The company Iberdrola Global electricity distribution increased by 9,7% through March 2026, reaching 68.645 GWh. This growth is a result of its robust investment strategy in transmission and distribution networks to strengthen energy security and competitiveness through electrification.

 

Boost to electricity distribution and key markets

 

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, the energy supplied by the group Iberdrola It showed positive growth in its main geographic regions. According to the data submitted to the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), the organic growth It relied significantly on market behavior in the Reino Unido, where the figure jumped 72,6% to 14.687 GWh.

 

En España, distribution activity reached 23.462 GWh, while in Brasil and Estados Unidos The figures stood at 20.485 GWh and 10.012 GWh, respectively. This progress is a direct result of the investment focus on critical infrastructure, considered essential for the energy self-sufficiency and the decarbonization of the global economy.

 

Country	Distributed Energy (GWh)	Variation / Observations
Reino Unido	14.687	+ 72,6 %
España	23.462	Volume leader
Brasil	20.485	Regional consolidation
Estados Unidos	10.012	Focus on networks
TOTAL GLOBAL	68.645	+ 9,7 %

 

Generation capacity and commitment to storage

 

As of the end of March, Iberdrola It had a total generation capacity of 58.877 MW, representing a 3,8% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. The company has added more than 2.100 MW of new capacity, with notable geographical diversification:

 

• Estados Unidos: +693 MW additional.
• España: +552 MW incorporated.
• Australia: +537 MW of growth.
• Europa (other countries): +377 MW added to the grid.
• Reino Unido: +192 MW increase.

 

From a technological point of view, the rise of offshore wind, which has grown by 16,2% to 2.621 MW, and solar energy, which now totals 9.013 MW (+12,7%). However, the most disruptive figure is in storage, where battery capacity has increased by 157,6%, reaching 683 MW, a key component for managing the intermittency of renewables.

 

Upward production and operational efficiency

 

The group's energy production reached 36.106 GWh in the quarter, 2% higher than the previous year. This result was boosted by excellent performance in the Reino Unido (+41%), the rest of Europa (+25%) and Australia (+7%). In the technical breakdown, the offshore wind It led production advances with a 42% increase, consolidating itself as one of the most profitable growth vectors for the multinational.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about Iberdrola's results

 

What has been the main driver of growth in distributed energy?

The main driving force has been the focus of investment in Iberdrola in the electrical transmission and distribution networks, especially in the Reino Unidowhere supply grew by 72,6%.

 

Which renewable energy generation technology has experienced the greatest growth?

Although offshore wind power grew strongly, battery storage was the technology with the largest relative increase, rising 157,6% to reach 683 MW of capacity.

 

How has installed capacity evolved by country?

Capacity grew by a total of 58.877 MW, with notable new contributions from Estados Unidos (+693 MW), España (+552 MW) and Australia (+537 MW).