Update: Iberdrola boss signals wind sell-off in 'non-core' nations

Iberdrola chairman Ignacio Galán

Iberdrola chairman Ignacio Galán says all the Spanish group’s onshore wind assets in newly-designated “non-core” countries could be sold as part of a major divestment programme.

Iberdrola today announced plans to slow down its investments in renewable energy as it seeks to shore-up its balance sheet, and concentrate on several key markets.

During the 2012-2014 period, Iberdrola will invest a total of €2.6bn ($3.35bn) in renewables, compared to €1.9bn annually between 2009 and 2011. This will consist of €1bn in 2012, €800m in 2013 and €800m in 2014.

Of this €1.5bn will be spent on onshore wind, €1bn on offshore wind, and €100m in asset improvements and other areas.

Geographically, Iberdrola says its two main expansion focus areas are “sustained Log in to read complete article.

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