# Iberdrola financing surge; Repsol buyback; Galp profit jump > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iberdrola-expands-renewable-capacity-and-ev-charging-network-as-it-celebrates-its-125year-legacy > Updated: 2026-07-26T16:21:34.000Z. Sources: 99. Developments: 19. Iberdrola’s sustainable‑financing programme continued its rapid expansion in the first half of 2026, securing €5.336 billion of new capital, of which €4.842 billion were green‑bond issuances. This raised the utility’s total green‑funding portfolio to €71.152 billion, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest private issuer of green bonds for internal projects. Galp Energia confirmed the earlier‑reported 44 % rise in first‑half net profit to €812 million and a 47 % jump in adjusted EBITDA to €2.216 billion. The oil group reaffirmed its proposal to increase the dividend by 10 % to €0.70 per share, with an interim €0.35 dividend payable in August. Repsol announced a fresh share‑repurchase programme of up to €500 million, adding to the €350 million buyback already executed this week and bringing total commitments to €850 million. The company will seek approval for a third tranche in October, aiming to return 30‑40 % of operating cash flow to shareholders. Analysts lifted price targets, with several banks now valuing the stock between €30 and €35 per share, implying upside of roughly 40 %. Other Iberian firms also reported solid first‑half results: Elecnor posted a 35.7 % profit increase to €68.1 million and a 28 % rise in EBITDA, while Abanca’s net profit slipped 9.6 % to €386 million despite a modest pretax profit gain and the addition of more than 10 000 new Portuguese customers. ## Claims - Iberdrola raised €5.336 billion in new sustainable financing in the first half of 2026, including €4.842 billion of green instruments. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Iberdrola's total sustainable‑finance portfolio reached €71.152 billion by the end of the first half of 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Galp Energia reported a first‑half 2026 net profit of €812 million, a 44 % increase year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Galp's adjusted EBITDA for the first half of 2026 was €2.216 billion, up 47 % from the same period in 2025. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Elecnor reported an attributable net profit of €68.1 million for the first half of 2026, a 35.7 % increase year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Elecnor's first‑half 2026 EBITDA was €144 million, up 28 % from the same period in 2025. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Galp proposed a 10 % dividend increase to €0.70 per share, with an interim dividend of €0.35 payable in August 2026. (single source) - Abanca posted a first‑half 2026 net profit of €386 million, down 9.6 % year‑on‑year, while pretax profit rose 3.7 % to €501 million. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-07-26: Repsol launches €500 million share buyback, raising total to €850 million Repsol added a €500 million share buyback, totalling €850 million, and reported a 265 % jump in H1 net profit, prompting analysts to lift price targets to €30‑35 per share. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/repsol-launches-500-million-share-buyback-raising-total-to-850-million ### 2026-07-26: Galp reports 44% profit jump and eyes Angola return, refinery merger Galp posted a €812 m net profit (+44 %) and €2.216 bn EBITDA (+47 %) in H1 2026, driven by Brazil output, while it weighs an Angola exploration return and a Q4 2026 merger with Moeve. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrola-secures-53bn-in-new-sustainable-financing-total-712bn ### 2026-07-22: Repsol posts €2.2 bn H1 profit, up 265% on oil price surge Repsol's H1 2026 profit jumped 265% to €2.2 bn, driven by oil‑price spikes and inventory revaluation, with €2.4 bn spent on stocks, a €500 m buy‑back programme and postponed US upstream IPO. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spains-energy-leaders-post-strong-naturgy-earnings-and-iberdrolas-finnish-acquisition ### 2026-07-20: Iberdrola posts 22% profit rise as Spanish energy firms boost earnings Iberdrola’s H1 profit jumps 22% to €4.34 bn, while Naturgy’s rises 6% to €1.215 bn; both lift 2026 targets and Iberdrola wins sustainability awards. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrola-posts-22-profit-surge-and-secures-top-sustainability-awards ### 2026-07-16: Iberdrola rolls out AI and human‑talent across 450+ projects to boost electrification Iberdrola has integrated AI and human talent into over 450 projects worldwide, enhancing grid management, customer service and operational efficiency as it pursues AI‑Utility status. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrola-rolls-out-ai-and-humantalent-across-450-projects-to-boost-electrification ### 2026-07-10: Avangrid starts panel installation for 57 MW Oregon Trail Solar project in Oregon Avangrid began installing over 100,000 panels for the 57 MW Oregon Trail Solar project in Gilliam County, Oregon, creating 200 jobs and will power ~10,000 homes, with completion slated for 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/avangrid-starts-panel-installation-for-57-mw-oregon-trail-solar-project-in-oregon ### 2026-07-08: Iberdrola's Avangrid launches 57 MW Oregon Trail solar plant in Oregon, USA Iberdrola’s Avangrid starts building the 57 MW Oregon Trail Solar plant in Oregon, creating 200 jobs and aiming to power 10,000 homes, part of its expanding US renewable portfolio. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrolas-avangrid-launches-57-mw-oregon-trail-solar-plant-in-oregon-usa ### 2026-07-03: Iberdrola Holds Spanish Customers as Analyst Raises Valuation Above €150 bn Iberdrola limits customer loss in Spain amid competition and, after an analyst upgrade, is valued at over €150 bn with heavy network investment and AI‑driven demand outlook. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrola-holds-spanish-customers-as-analyst-raises-valuation-above-150-bn ### 2026-07-02: Eku Energy and Iberdrola launch major utility‑scale battery projects in Germany and the US Eku Energy acquired a 400 MW battery project in Germany, while Iberdrola began building a 41 MW battery facility in Oregon, expanding utility‑scale storage in both regions. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eku-energy-and-iberdrola-launch-major-utilityscale-battery-projects-in-germany-and-the-us ### 2026-06-28: Iberdrola Music Festival draws 35,000 in Madrid for 125th anniversary Over 35,000 attended Madrid's Iberdrola Music Festival, celebrating the utility's 125th anniversary and raising funds for five charities. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrola-music-festival-draws-35000-in-madrid-for-125th-anniversary ### 2026-06-26: Iberdrola launches first US battery storage plant as European renewable projects expand Iberdrola builds a 41 MW battery plant in Oregon, Spain’s Cap Blanc solar project opens for citizen investment with a 7 % return, and Savia certifies 100 % renewable electricity use in 2025. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrola-launches-first-us-battery-storage-plant-as-european-renewable-projects-expand ### 2026-06-25: Iberdrola marks 125 years with Madrid concert featuring Lenny Kravitz Iberdrola marked its 125th anniversary on 27 June with a concert at Villaverde’s Espacio Iberdrola Music, headlined by Lenny Kravitz, Manuel Carrasco and Ana Mena, with proceeds supporting charities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrola-marks-125-years-with-madrid-concert-featuring-lenny-kravitz ### 2026-06-12: Iberdrola celebrates 125th anniversary with free Bilbao festival attended by 40,000 Around 40,000 attended Iberdrola's free six‑hour 125th‑anniversary music festival in Bilbao, featuring Juanes, Antonio Orozco, Rigoberta Bandini and a 1,500‑drone renewable‑energy show; the celebration will继续在马 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrola-celebrates-125th-anniversary-with-free-bilbao-festival-attended-by-40000 ### 2026-06-08: Iberdrola commits €4.5 bn to upgrade Bahia's electricity grid Iberdrola will invest €4.5 bn in Bahia's power grid, adding 54 substations and thousands of km of lines, announced by CEO Ignacio Galán at the Bahia Farm Show. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrola-commits-45-bn-to-upgrade-bahias-electricity-grid ### 2026-06-01: Iberdrola launches Spain's largest energy‑storage battery in Extremadura Iberdrola inaugurated Spain's largest battery storage system – a 120 MWh LFP facility at Belvis de Monroy, Extremadura, linked to the Campo Arañuelo solar plants, to boost renewable integration. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrola-launches-spains-largest-energystorage-battery-in-extremadura ### 2026-05-26: Iberdrola launches Spain's largest battery storage facility in Extremadura Iberdrola opened Spain's biggest battery storage unit (58 MW/120 MWh) at Campo Arañuelo, Extremadura, linking to solar plants and backed by IDAE, marking a key step in the country's renewable energy transition. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrola-launches-spains-largest-battery-storage-facility-in-extremadura ### 2026-05-24: Iberdrola reelects CEO Pedro Azagra at 125‑year shareholders meeting Iberdrola's 125th‑year shareholders meeting in Bilbao re‑elected CEO Pedro Azagra, approved record €6.3 bn profit, a €0.68 per‑share dividend (€4.5 bn total) and added Brazil’s Marina Freitas Grossi to theboard 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrola-reelects-ceo-pedro-azagra-at-125year-shareholders-meeting ### 2026-05-19: Iberdrola celebrates 125‑year milestone in Bilbao Iberdrola marks 125 years in Bilbao with ceremony, book launch and public festivities, while opening shareholder service points ahead of its May 29 meeting. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrola-marks-125-years-in-bilbao-with-celebration-of-electrification-drive ### 2026-05-12: Iberdrola boosts Italy renewables and expands ultra‑fast EV charging network in Iberia Iberdrola lifts Italy renewable capacity to ~450 MW and expands its ultra‑fast EV charging network to over 2 500 sites in Spain and Portugal. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iberdrola-lifts-italian-renewable-capacity-to-about-450-mw --- Cite as: Iberdrola financing surge; Repsol buyback; Galp profit jump. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/iberdrola-expands-renewable-capacity-and-ev-charging-network-as-it-celebrates-its-125year-legacy