Masdar and Iberdrola, two of the world’s leading sustainable energy companies, have agreed to jointly invest €5.2 billion in the UK’s East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm project, marking a significant milestone. This agreement is the biggest offshore wind deal of the decade. The two businesses will have shared governance of the 1.4 GW asset and own equal 50% of the shares under the arrangement. It is anticipated that the project will significantly contribute to the advancement of Europe’s ambitious offshore wind development goals. All previous requirements have been satisfied, and the deal is about to complete.
When East Anglia THREE, which is situated off the coast of Suffolk, goes into operation in the fourth quarter of 2026, it will rank among the biggest offshore wind farms in the world. It is supported by a 15-year inflation-linked Contract for Difference (CfD) and a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Amazon, guaranteeing long-term financial stability, and it will produce enough clean electricity to power almost 1.3 million households in Britain. Additionally, it is anticipated that the project would sustain 100 permanent positions during its operating life and generate approximately 2,300 employment during construction.
Masdar and Iberdrola have celebrated the complete energization of their 476 MW Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea, in addition to the UK project. This is a major step toward Germany’s clean energy goals and the first project under their strategic collaboration to be completed. Baltic Eagle will save carbon dioxide emissions by around 800,000 tons a year and provide renewable energy to over 475,000 people. Along with two additional wind farms, Wikinger (350 MW) is now operational and Windanker (315 MW) is planned as part of Iberdrola’s Baltic Hub. The Baltic Eagle project also marks Masdar’s largest funding to date in euros and its first partnership with Iberdrola.
One of the biggest bilateral partnerships in the global clean energy space, Masdar and Iberdrola inked the agreement in December 2023 with the goal of investing a combined €15 billion in offshore wind and green hydrogen projects in the US, UK, and Germany. These initiatives collectively demonstrate the firms’ dedication to meeting Europe’s offshore wind goals and doubling the world’s renewable capacity by 2030. This partnership is indicative of a larger strategic emphasis on expediting electrification, energy transition, and climate goals in critical markets. Both businesses stress how important offshore wind will be in supplying the world’s growing energy needs, which are being fueled in part by expanding economies and AI’s explosive expansion.
Senior executives from both businesses emphasized how important this collaboration is. He Masdar Chairman Dr. Sultan Al Jaber emphasized the value of cooperation in advancing energy transition and achieving climate objectives. In addition to reiterating Iberdrola’s commitment to the UK’s electrification initiatives with a projected £24 billion investment by 2028, Ignacio Galán, Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, emphasized the need of collaborations to improve energy security and competitiveness. Masdar’s CEO, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Europe’s renewable energy transition and the value of international cooperation in maximizing effect.
With the recent acquisitions of Saeta Yield in Spain and TERNA ENERGY in Greece, Masdar is further growing its footprint in Europe. These acquisitions are anticipated to add up to 30 GW of capacity toward regional clean energy objectives. In order to preserve its dominance in the European Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) market and add 2,600 MW of capacity, Iberdrola invested €17 billion in global renewable energy and electrical networks in 2024. These initiatives and this alliance highlight the strategic determination of both businesses to expedite the deployment of renewable energy sources and provide sustainable energy solutions that promote job development, economic expansion, and carbon reduction throughout Europe.
