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Spain's blackout: Atmospheric event claims debunked

On April 29, 2025, the Portuguese power network operator, REN, firmly refuted claims circulating on social media that a massive blackout across the Iberian Peninsula was caused by a rare atmospheric event. With nearly 60 million residents affected, the blackout raised urgent questions about its origins,......

Understanding the cause of Spain's unprecedented nationwide blackout

On a day marked by chaos, millions across Spain and Portugal found themselves plunged into darkness during an extraordinary power outage that struck the Iberian Peninsula. With cities like Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, Valencia, and Málaga left in disarray, the question loomed: what triggered this......

Widespread power outage disrupts Spain and Portugal, leaving millions in the dark

A significant power outage has struck Spain and Portugal, bringing major cities to a standstill and causing widespread disruption on Monday. Public transport systems faltered, and essential services such as phone networks, traffic lights, and ATMs were rendered inoperative, affecting millions. The blackout,......

Spain faces massive power outage disrupting daily life

Spain is grappling with a significant power outage as of Monday, according to the national grid operator Red Eléctrica. The company has confirmed that “all resources are currently being mobilized to restore supply.” In a statement shared on social media platform X, Red Eléctrica......

Morocco enhances water security with new desalination plant in Sidi Ifni

The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has officially launched a new seawater desalination plant aimed at bolstering the drinking water supply for Sidi Ifni and surrounding areas. With an estimated 85,000 residents benefiting from this initiative, the plant is expected to alleviate......

Morocco’s manufacturing sector sees 5% growth in late 2024

Morocco’s manufacturing industry, excluding petroleum refining, experienced a 5% growth in production during the final quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This growth reflects the resilience and diversification of the country’s industrial base, driven by key sectors that......

Morocco sets unified electricity distribution tariff to boost energy reforms

Morocco’s National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has introduced a unified Medium Voltage Distribution Network Usage Tariff (TURD) for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the regulation of the country’s electricity sector. The new tariff, set at 5.92 centimes per kilowatt-hour,......

Saint-Gobain Sekurit Maroc and Nareva sign a landmark wind energy supply agreement

In a significant step towards sustainability, Saint-Gobain Sekurit Maroc has signed a long-term agreement with Nareva for the supply of wind-generated electricity. The deal will provide 35 GWh per year, covering 90% of the energy needs of the Kenitra production site and significantly reducing its greenhouse......

Morocco and Mauritania forge historic power grid partnership to enhance regional energy security

Morocco and Mauritania have taken a significant step forward in their bilateral cooperation by signing a groundbreaking electrical interconnection agreement in Nouakchott. The accord, signed by Morocco's National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) Director General Tarik Hamane and Mauritanian......