Spain's national power company reported a major recovery effort following a blackout that left millions without power, the cause of which remains uncertain.
Power Outage Disrupts Life Across Spain and Portugal Before Restoration
Power Outage Disrupts Life Across Spain and Portugal Before Restoration
Nearly all electricity is restored in Spain after a significant blackout affecting key infrastructures for 18 hours.
Spain's national power supplier, Red Eléctrica, announced on Tuesday that power was largely restored across the country, concluding a near 18-hour blackout that significantly impacted transportation, communications, and other critical services. As of 6 a.m. local time, they reported restoring service to 99 percent of power demand in Peninsular Spain, which encompasses most of the Iberian Peninsula.
The massive outage also affected neighboring Portugal, where the electricity and gas company, REN, confirmed that they managed to restore 85 of their 89 substations by late Monday. However, some regions in Portugal continued to experience power issues as the grid neared recovery.
The cause behind this unprecedented electrical disruption, which left millions in both Spain and Portugal stranded and caused widespread inconvenience, remained unclear as of early Tuesday. Officials highlighted that preliminary investigations revealed no evidence of foul play, including cyberattacks.
As the situation continues to unfold, both countries are focusing on ensuring complete restoration and analyzing the incident to prevent future occurrences. This developing story highlights the interconnected nature of power networks in Europe and the complexities involved in managing modern electrical grids.
