Lehendakari Pradales visits Iberdrola Group's stand at ENLIT Europe 25, opening in Bilbao
- During the institutional visit, Mario Ruiz-Tagle, CEO of Iberdrola España, stated that "by investing in electrical grids, we improve safety, efficiency, and economic growth."
- Ruiz-Tagle also added that "stimulating investment in electrical grids is essential. Every euro spent on modernizing and digitalizing electrical grids has a direct impact on supply quality."
This morning, the Lehendakari, Imanol Pradales, visited the stand of the Iberdrola Group, which includes Iberdrola España, at ENLIT Europe, the largest international fair for energy transition, opening tomorrow at BEC (Bilbao Exhibition Center). The event focuses on the strategic role of electrical grids.
During the institutional visit to the company’s stand, Iberdrola España’s CEO, Mario Ruiz-Tagle, emphasized that by investing in electrical grids, we improve safety, efficiency, and economic growth for everyone, whether small domestic customers or large industrial consumers.
Ruiz-Tagle highlighted the strategic role of grids in the electrification of the economy and industrial competitiveness, particularly in a region like the Basque Country, which is at the forefront of industrial development. “Investing in grids means betting on energy autonomy. An industry connected to modern grids can optimize its consumption, reduce costs, and improve its competitiveness in global markets. This benefits not only businesses but also strengthens the country’s energy security,” he stressed.
During the visit, they were also accompanied by Asís Canales, Iberdrola España’s representative in the Basque Country and Global Director of People and Resources at the Iberdrola Group; Javier Arriola, Director of the Northern Region of i-DE; Julio Castro, CEO of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España; David Martínez, CEO of Iberdrola Energía España; and Estibaliz Goñi, Director of Processes and Technology at i-DE, Iberdrola España’s distributor. Along with them were several representatives and CEOs of leading companies in the Basque Country, such as Arteche, Ingeteam, Ormazabal, and the Basque Energy Cluster.
To have a country development ambition, Ruiz-Tagle stated, it is essential to have a stable and predictable regulatory framework that stimulates investment in electrical grids. “Every euro invested in modernizing and digitalizing electrical grids directly impacts the quality of supply. Smart grids reduce outages, improve response to incidents, and enable more efficient energy management, translating into a more reliable service for industry and citizens.”
Spain faces a strategic challenge: accelerating investments in grids to avoid losing competitiveness against other European countries. The electrification of sectors like industry, transport, and construction requires infrastructure capable of supporting new loads and managing dynamic flows. If action is not taken quickly, the electrification process could slow down, limiting economic growth.
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