22 h. ago Spain's socialist authorities 'were experimenting with how far they could push reliance on renewable energy' before country suffered huge power blackout

As people wait for answers about what caused the dystopian power cut, several have questioned Spain's heavy reliance on renewable energy sources.

Culture

4 d. ago NASA warning as huge solar flare causes blackout with more to come

A massive solar flare is rotating into view on the surface of the Sun and will line up with the Earth

Events

4 d. ago Huge solar flare erupts from the Sun as scientists issue radio blackout warning

A huge X-class solar flare has erupted from the Sun, causing radio blackouts across the globe after it peaked on May 14, according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

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3 w. ago Brits brave the Benidorm blackout: Tourists celebrate as lights come back on after huge Spanish power outage left strip looking like a 'ghost town'

The popular holiday destination famous for its heaving night life was forced to close all of its shops and most of its bars as all businesses and residents were left without power.

Politics

3 w. ago Spain’s power supply almost fully restored as probe into one of Europe’s worst blackouts gathers pace

‘We are analysing all the potential causes’ says prime minister Pedro Sanchez

Politics

3 w. ago Power supply in Spain and Portugal gradually being restored after huge blackout

Millions of people across western Europe were left without electricity as major airports were shut down

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3 w. ago Spain and Portugal power outage live: Spanish electricity supply slowly returning as officials rule out cyber

Electricity consumption in Spain gradually going back up as grid operator restores energy in more parts of the countryHave you been affected by the power outages?We are just getting a line from Reuters news agency saying that the Conclave to elect new pope will start on 7 May, according to its source.We have not independently verified this report. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Panic grips blackout stricken Spain as residents are told to stay indoors, huge queues form for food and petrol

Madrid's Mayor has urged people to stay where they are, while the regional president has called for an emergency plan to be activated so soldiers can be deployed.

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3 w. ago Could renewable energy be to blame for huge Spain blackout? How outage struck days after country's grid ran entirely on green power for the first time

The shocking blackouts have impacted millions of people with almost all of Spain and Portugal affected, along with parts of France and Belgium, according to the most recent reports

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3 w. ago Watch: Live view of Valencia train station as huge power cut causes massive blackout across Spain and Portugal

Watch a live view of Valencia train station on Monday (28 April) as a huge power cut causes massive blackouts across Spain and Portugal.

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