Iberdrola España, through its foundation, will illuminate Palencia Cathedral with new exterior decorative lighting

The partnership agreement will enable the exterior decorative lighting of this monument of cultural interest to be upgraded using state-of-the-art LED technology, restoring its splendour whilst reducing both energy consumption and CO₂ emissions
This initiative forms part of the lighting programme launched by the company to mark its 125th anniversary

Art and culture

Iberdrola representatives during a visit to the Palencia Cathedral, with a historical tapestry displayed in the background.

The Bishop of the Diocese of Palencia, Monsignor Mikel Garciandía; the city's mayor, Miriam Andrés; and the president of the Iberdrola España Foundation, Jaime Alfonsín, signed the agreement this morning in the presence of the Dean of the Cathedral, Dionisio Antolín, and the vice-president of Iberdrola, Juan Manuel González Serna.

The exterior of Palencia Cathedral will feature new decorative lighting following the signing of the collaboration agreement between Iberdrola España, through its foundation, the Diocese and the City Council. The project, with an investment of €300,000, involves the installation of state-of-the-art LED lighting that will reduce the monument's energy consumption and enhance the beauty of this landmark of the Castile and León region's heritage, the third-largest cathedral in Spain after those of Toledo and Seville.

The parties signed the agreement this morning in the cathedral's transept: the Bishop of the Diocese of Palencia, Monsignor Mikel Garciandía; the city's mayor, Miriam Andrés; and the president of the Iberdrola Spain Foundation, Jaime Alfonsín, in the presence of the cathedral's dean, Dionisio Antolín, and Iberdrola's vice-president, Juan Manuel González Serna.

The Bishop of the Diocese of Palencia noted, as he did during his ordination in the Cathedral, that buildings such as this must cease to be "mortuaries" anchored in the past and become "birthing rooms" that continue to generate life. In this regard he emphasised that initiatives such as the new exterior lighting demonstrate that a cathedral is a living organism, whose vitality is built day by day by the faithful. He also noted that the light in the Cathedral possesses "a wonderful symbolic significance", he stated.

Similarly the Mayor of Palencia, Miriam Andrés, who began her speech by thanking the Iberdrola España Foundation for "setting its sights" on Palencia Cathedral, emphasised that the exterior lighting to be installed in Plaza de la Inmaculada will "add value to the city's main monument, as it is the one that attracts the greatest number of visitors". In this regard she pointed out that "it will enhance the cathedral by doing it justice, as the cathedral is situated amongst other buildings and its grandeur and scale are not fully visible. Therefore well-designed and carefully planned lighting will give it its rightful place as the third-largest cathedral in Spain and will enhance both its beauty and its surroundings".

For his part the president of the Iberdrola España Foundation, Jaime Alfonsín, emphasised that "with this lighting project the Foundation is reinforcing the enhancement of Palencia Cathedral, an essential landmark of the historical and artistic heritage of Castile and León and of our country. This initiative reflects our firm commitment to the conservation of cultural heritage through efficient and environmentally friendly technological solutions, which enhance the architectural values of the cathedral, encourage its appreciation and reinforce its cultural impact for the benefit of the city and its visitors".

125 Light Years: a wide-ranging programme of events for the whole of society

This agreement forms part of the extensive and varied programme designed for 2026 to mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Iberdrola Group, ranging from art exhibitions, music festivals and technology showcases to social events. Under the slogan '125 Light Years' the company has launched initiatives aimed at its employees, customers, shareholders and the general public to bring its legacy closer to society as a whole and, above all, to convey its vision, its outlook for the future and its strong commitment to the communities in which it operates.

Iberdrola España, through its foundation, will illuminate Palencia Cathedral with new exterior decorative lighting

Iberdrola España, through its foundation, will illuminate Palencia Cathedral with new exterior decorative lighting

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