The evolution of Iberdrola over the years
A legacy of innovation, responsible development, and sustainable growth
- 1901
Establishment of Hidroeléctrica Ibérica
Establishment of Hidroeléctrica Ibérica
September 1, 1901 - 1907
Constitution of Hidroeléctrica Española
Constitution of Hidroeléctrica Española
September 1, 1907 - 1935
Inauguration of the Spain’s first large-scale hydroelectric operation
Inauguration of the Spain’s first large-scale hydroelectric operation
September 1, 1935 - 1944
Foundation of Saltos del Duero Hidroeléctrica Ibérica. Establishment of Iberduero
Foundation of Saltos del Duero Hidroeléctrica Ibérica. Establishment of Iberduero
September 1, 1944 - 1990
Constitution of ScottishPower, a benchmark for the sector in the United Kingdom
Constitution of ScottishPower, a benchmark for the sector in the United Kingdom
September 1, 1990 - 1992
Merger of Iberduero and Hidroeléctrica Española. The birth of Iberdrola
Merger of Iberduero and Hidroeléctrica Española. The birth of Iberdrola
September 1, 1992 - 1995
First expansion of Iberdrola into the Latin American market
First expansion of Iberdrola into the Latin American market
September 1, 1995 - 1998
Creation of Energy East after the merger of six companies in the USA
Creation of Energy East after the merger of six companies in the USA
September 1, 1998 - 2001
Iberdrola launches its Strategic Internationalization Plan.
Iberdrola launches its Strategic Internationalization Plan.
July 1, 2001 - 2001
Iberdrola announces its intention to increasing energy production from clean and sustainable sources
Iberdrola announces its intention to increasing energy production from clean and sustainable sources
September 1, 2001 - 2006
Ignacio Galán is appointed the new Chairman of Iberdrola
Ignacio Galán is appointed the new Chairman of Iberdrola
September 1, 2006 - 2007
Completion of the merger between Iberdrola and ScottishPower
Completion of the merger between Iberdrola and ScottishPower
September 1, 2007 - 2008
Completion of the merger between Iberdrola and Energy East
Completion of the merger between Iberdrola and Energy East
September 1, 2008 - 2009
Whitelee, the largest windfarm in Europe, opens in Scotland
Whitelee, the largest windfarm in Europe, opens in Scotland
July 1, 2009 - 2009
The Group attains a capacity of 45,000 MW
The Group attains a capacity of 45,000 MW
September 1, 2009 - 2011
Completion of the merger with Elektro
Completion of the merger with Elektro
September 1, 2011 - 2014
Completion of Iberdrola’s first offshore windfarm in the UK, West of Duddon Sands (389MW)
Completion of Iberdrola’s first offshore windfarm in the UK, West of Duddon Sands (389MW)
September 1, 2014 - 2015
Avangrid is created (merger between Iberdrola USA and UIL Holdings Corporation)
Avangrid is created (merger between Iberdrola USA and UIL Holdings Corporation)
September 1, 2015 - 2017
Iberdrola enters in the 100 most sustainable companies in the world
Iberdrola enters in the 100 most sustainable companies in the world
July 1, 2017 - 2017
Iberdrola wins 1,500 MW of offshore wind power USA
Iberdrola wins 1,500 MW of offshore wind power USA
August 10, 2017 - 2017
Neoenergia acquires the businesses of Elektro
Neoenergia acquires the businesses of Elektro
August 20, 2017 - 2017
Iberdrola announces the complete closure of its coal-fired power capacity
Iberdrola announces the complete closure of its coal-fired power capacity
September 1, 2017 - 2019
The European Commission ranks Iberdrola Europe’s third-most-innovative utility
The European Commission ranks Iberdrola Europe’s third-most-innovative utility
September 1, 2019 - 2020
Iberdrola sets its sight on Australia as work starts on the world’s first hybrid wind and solar farm
Iberdrola sets its sight on Australia as work starts on the world’s first hybrid wind and solar farm
August 10, 2020 - 2020
Iberdrola moves into Sweden with the purchase option to develop 8 offshore wind projects (9 GW)
Iberdrola moves into Sweden with the purchase option to develop 8 offshore wind projects (9 GW)
August 30, 2020 - 2020
Iberdrola reinforces its offshore wind strategy by entering the Polish market
Iberdrola reinforces its offshore wind strategy by entering the Polish market
September 4, 2020 - 2020
Iberdrola invests to lead in green hydrogen with an 800 MW target and an investment of €1.8 billion by 2027
Iberdrola invests to lead in green hydrogen with an 800 MW target and an investment of €1.8 billion by 2027
September 8, 2020