Iberdrola is a company committed to the environment, as demonstrated by its responsible use of water. Iberdrola’s reservoirs for hydroelectric generation serve a basic function in the use of water, especially in times of scarcity, since not only can the water from rainfall, rivers or streams be stored, but they also allow the flow to be regulated precisely through dams. The result? Effective collaboration in reducing the impact of both drought and flooding in geographic basins and, at the same time, a commitment to generating clean, environmentally friendly and renewable energy.
Continue reading this article from EcologíaVerde to learn more about Iberdrola and its commitment: the reservoirs that promote the responsible use of water resources .
Drought: a global challenge
Drought is one of the most important problems we face as a society, as it has suddenly increased globally to 74% of the planet’s surface. Therefore, it has become a challenge that crosses borders and requires the commitment of citizens, companies and governments .
Although the electricity sector is particularly vulnerable to water shortages, the Iberdrola Group has opted for a system of dams that can harness all the water, regulate its flow, store it in dams and provide clean, renewable energy, preventing this precious resource from being wasted. This movement of stored water is subject to significant regulation by public bodies with jurisdiction over dams and reservoirs, which allow for the setting of maximum and minimum levels at which the reservoirs move, as well as by the Water Law, which sets priorities for water use. All of this ensures that the water released to produce electricity is not lost , but rather reused.
Thanks to the involvement of public bodies and the commitment of energy companies, such as Iberdrola, not only is the regulation and control of hydroelectric plants promoted, but there is also a commitment to sustainable water use and much cleaner energy generation.
Iberdrola reservoirs: sustainable water management
Hydroelectric power has been generated in Spain for over a century and Iberdrola is committed to a clear goal: to promote the energy transition to combat climate change. To do this, the group is committed to a more electric, healthier and more accessible energy model, based on renewable energy. To do this, the company has the Iberdrola reservoirs , hydroelectric reservoirs that allow water to be regulated or stored , in order to combat both the effects of drought and avoid overflows. To carry out this sustainable water management, Iberdrola regulates its flow, in a transparent and strictly regulated way, in order to guarantee that the water is neither wasted nor lost throughout the process , but is simply used to take advantage of all its energy potential and transform it into electricity. This sustainable water management is complemented by hydraulic pumping technology, which allows the energy service to continue to be provided to citizens both in periods of drought and extreme rainfall.
Iberdrola is committed to offering renewable, clean, emission-free hydroelectric energy, while being able to meet electricity demand and avoiding the use of the most expensive and polluting technologies. For this reason, its aim is to offer 100% renewable energy, which, as it is less expensive than fossil fuels, is not only clean but also more economical for the consumer.
