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Iberdrola increases global electricity distribution by 10%, reaching 68,645 GWh in the first quarter of 2026


20 Apr 2026

  • This increase is the result of Iberdrola’s investment focus on electricity transmission and distribution networks, which are key infrastructure for promoting energy security and self-sufficiency, as well as competitiveness through electrification
  • Generation capacity stands at 58,877 MW, after adding more than 2,100 MW, mainly in the United States (+693 MW), Australia (+537 MW), Spain (+552 MW), and other European countries (+377 MW)
  • Production reached 36,106 GWh, up 2% thanks to increases in the United Kingdom (+41%), other European countries (+25%) and Australia (+7%)
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Distributed energy

Iberdrola supplied 68,645 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 9.7% compared with the same period the previous year, according to information submitted to the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV). 

By country, the United Kingdom has increased its distributed energy by 72.6% to 14,687 GWh. In Spain, 23,462 GWh was distributed, in Brazil 20,485 GWh, and in the United States 10,012 GWh.

This increase in the electricity distributed by the Group worldwide is the result of Iberdrola’s investment focus on electricity transmission and distribution networks, which are key infrastructure for advancing energy security and self-sufficiency, as well as competitiveness through electrification.

Generation capacity

At the end of March, Iberdrola had a total generation capacity of 58,877 MW, 3.8% more than a year earlier. Notable increases in capacity were recorded in the United States (+693 MW), Spain (+552 MW), Australia (+537 MW) and other European countries (+377 MW). Generation capacity also increased in the United Kingdom (+192 MW).

By technology, offshore wind power grew by 16.2% to reach 2,621 MW, solar power by 12.7% to a total of 9,013 MW, and energy storage, where battery capacity rose by 157.6% to 683 MW.

Production reached 36,106 GWh, representing a 2% increase thanks to growth in the United Kingdom (+41%), other European countries (+25%) and Australia (+7%). By technology, offshore wind power saw the greatest growth, rising by 42%.

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Source: Iberdrola





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