Iberdrola signs with Mercadona ‘green’ energy sales contracts for more than 300 MW for the next decade

Iberdrola and Mercadona have expanded their alliance with the signing of energy purchase agreements (PPA) in the long term of more than 300 megawatts (MW) for the next decadeassociated with wind and solar assets, for the logistics and supermarkets of the distribution group, the energy reported.

Both companies have been working for years to Advance the electrification of its services And, in fact, Iberdrola is in charge of the supply, commissioning and operation of up to 3,500 recharge points in 800 supermarkets in Spain and Portugal.

The Customer Director of Spain of Iberdrola, David MartínezHe said that collaborations like this with Mercadona are “essential to support the continuous development of an electric renewable mix.” “The PPA is the ideal tool for customers who want to electrifybecause it claims to consume renewable energy at a stable price and long term, “he said.

For his part, the Mercadona Energy Director, Adolfo Ortizhe considered that this agreement will allow the group to advance their strategy to guarantee an energy supply “at a stable and competitive price, minimizing the effects of volatility of the electricity market on the budget.” “In addition, we reinforce our commitment betting on renewable energies And environmentally respectful, “he said.

The company chaired by Ignacio Sánchez Galán has a extensive experience in PPasmanaging energy purchase agreements in Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States, Brazil, Mexico and Australia, of wind projects – terrestrial and marine – and photovoltaic.

For the second consecutive year, Iberdrola has led the European PPAS marketaccording to the Pexapark Renewables Market Outlook 2025 report, with 1,251 MW hired in 2024, 38% more compared to 2023.

The electricity sum Agreements with large companies like Amazonwith which he has signed wind and photovoltaic ppas in Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom for the East Anglia Three Marine Park. Additionally, he has signed agreements with other global clients such as Bayer, BP, Telefónica, Salzgitter, as well as local clients.