The alliance, signed by Iberdrola and the First Stop workshop network specializing in tires and comprehensive maintenance within the Bridgestone group, aims to expand the public network of more than 50 points for electric vehicles in Spanish and Portuguese road corridors this year.

Iberdrola and First Stop have agreed to install more than 50 charging points; they will be in the ultra-fast (350kW), super-fast (150kW), fast (50kW) and semi-fast (22kW) modes. To this end, the workshop network will transfer the areas where the chargers will be loaded and Iberdrola will install the equipment and their installation. He will also be in charge of management.

Currently, 14 charging stations in six Autonomous Communities are in an advanced stage of development. Users will be able to find these charging points in the Iberdrola Public Charging App. This app allows you to geolocate your charger, reserve a charging point, and make a mobile payment.

Encourage electric mobility

This new infrastructure, created as a result of the alliance between Iberdrola and First Stop, will allow drivers to recharge their electric car battery in approximately 30 minutes with 100% green energy from clean sources with a guarantee of renewable origin (GdO).

With this action, the two companies want to promote electric mobility and promote the use of renewable energy and the commercialization of electric recharging solutions. First Stop is part of our commitment to providing mobility solutions, in line with its commitment to the environment when and where users need it. In fact, it already has a 100-charge electric map in the main Spanish provinces.

It is also in line with Iberdrola's sustainable mobility plan, which envisages the installation of 150,000 electric chargers in homes, businesses and on public roads in the coming years.

Energy

Energy and energy supply is one of the most important services in smart cities. Energy management includes its generation, transportation, distribution and storage, and consumption. There is a growing demand for efficient, non-polluting, safe and resilient energy management. Urban energy is used, for example, for transport, air conditioning, lighting, motorization and various types of household appliances, consumer electronics, etc.

Within the city, a variety of energy sources are typically managed, where we find electricity, gas, oil, and renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, tidal, biomass, or biogas. The main challenge for smart cities is to transition to renewable energy that comes from natural sources and is not depleted, while at the same time reducing CO2 emissions or other polluting gases into the atmosphere, reducing the environmental impact.

One of the major environmental challenges today is air quality, which requires sustainable development to significantly reduce CO2 emissions and control the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) particles, in which urban mobility is of paramount importance. For its part, water needs more efficient and controlled management to achieve significant savings. The use of renewable energy helps to make cities more sustainable and livable. And in terms of waste generation, proper recycling, the circular economy and the implementation of improvements in their collection and treatment are essential. Finally, the integration of vegetation, the availability of green spaces and biodiversity are essential for the well-being and health of the city's population.