Keywords: Electricity grid


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,......

Morocco intensifies its regional energy ambitions with new Mauritanian partnership

Morocco and Mauritania are preparing to sign a significant memorandum of understanding for electricity connection between the two nations, according to Morocco's Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali. The agreement, set to be finalized during the Mauritanian Energy......

Widespread Power Outage in Puerto Rico Affects 88% of Residents

In Puerto Rico, nearly 1.3 million households, accounting for 88% of the island's population, have been left without electricity since early Tuesday morning due to a massive power failure. This disruption has caused significant concerns across the Caribbean island, which is a U.S. territory. The......