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Avangrid (NYSE: AGR) has acquired a custom-built, state-of-the-art mobile transformer to enhance the resiliency and reliability of its onshore wind and solar operations across the U.S.
This transformer, purchased from Hitachi Energy, can be deployed and installed quickly, significantly reducing downtime from the standard two-year wait for replacement transformers to just a couple of months.
The 168 MVA transformer features multi-voltage capabilities, a low profile for easy transport, and the ability to withstand higher transport accelerations, ensuring rapid response to outages after major storms.
CEO Pedro Azagra emphasizes that reducing downtime supports Avangrid's commitment to accelerating the clean energy transition.
Avangrid announced that Iberdrola will acquire the remaining 18.4% of Avangrid's shares for $35.75 per share in an all-cash deal. This price reflects an 11.4% premium over Avangrid's closing price on March 6, 2024, and a 15.2% premium over the 30-day volume-weighted average. The deal has been unanimously approved by Avangrid's Board, based on the Special Committee's recommendation. The acquisition is expected to close in Q4 2024, pending shareholder and regulatory approval. Avangrid will continue to pay regular quarterly dividends until the transaction closes.
Avangrid (NYSE: AGR), a sustainable energy firm and part of the Iberdrola Group, has been awarded the 2024 Handshake Early Talent Award. This accolade recognizes top employers for Gen Z employees aged up to 26 years.
Avangrid excelled in areas such as event engagement and career fairs, outperforming industry counterparts with three times more RSVPs and perfect scores in one-on-one sessions. Additionally, the company scored 7% higher than average in early identification messaging.
Avangrid's CEO, Pedro Azagra, emphasized the importance of early career recruitment for fostering innovation and future leadership. This marks the second recognition for Avangrid's early career programs in 2023, having been named among the Top 50 Midsize Early Career Programs by RippleMatch in January.
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) hosted its seventh Innovation Forum, focusing on 'Transformative Collaboration' to accelerate the clean energy transition. Partners like National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Yale, and MIT joined to foster innovation. The event highlighted Avangrid's commitment to investing over $102 million in energy innovation projects in 2023.
Avangrid, a sustainable energy company, has successfully implemented a precedent-setting California condor conservation plan at its Manzana Wind Power Project in Kern County, California. The plan, approved by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, has led to the rearing of 12 California condors at the Oregon Zoo, exceeding the company's commitment. Avangrid's initiative showcases its environmental stewardship and commitment to a clean energy transition.
Avangrid, Inc. CEO Pedro Azagra congratulates Array Technologies on their new manufacturing facility in New Mexico. The $30 million contract with Array Technologies for solar trackers for their True North solar project in Texas marks a significant step towards Avangrid's clean energy goals.
