Red Eléctrica de España (REE) was founded on 29 January 1985 and became the first company in the world exclusively dedicated to both the transmission of electricity and the operation of the electricity system. Red Eléctrica started off with a workforce of 93 people and a high-voltage electricity grid made up of 10,500 km of line that today. 30 years later, REE employs more than 1,760 people and manages over 43,500 km of electricity lines. Since its creation, the company has had a clear objective: guarantee the security and continuity of the electricity supply at all times and develop a reliable transmission grid that contributes to the progress of society.