3 w. ago Spain's recent power outage: What happened and why it matters

On April 28, Spain experienced a widespread power outage that left millions without electricity for nearly a full 24 hours. While power has largely been restored, the cause of the failure is still under investigation. Early reports suggest that the high percentage of renewable energy on the grid at the time may have played a role—but it's more complicated than that.

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4 w. ago Cause of massive European power outage unclear as full service returns

The cause of the power outage that severely disrupted life in Spain and Portugal on Monday remains a mystery as service was brought back to the Iberian Peninsula.

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4 w. ago Massive European power outage blamed on solar plant breakdowns

The power outage that severely disrupted life in Spain and Portugal on Monday is being blamed on two possible solar plant breakdowns, a report said.

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4 w. ago Power Is Restored in Spain and Portugal After Widespread Outage

Electricity was back in most of the two countries almost 18 hours after a blackout that shut down much of daily life. The cause of the outage remained unclear.

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4 w. ago Power Is Largely Restored in Spain and Portugal After Widespread Outage

Electricity was back in most of the two countries almost 18 hours after a blackout that shut down much of daily life. The cause of the outage remained unclear.

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last month Cause of blackout in Spain and Portugal still unclear as power almost fully returned

An unprecedented power outage hit Spain, as well parts of Portugal and southern France on Monday. Power has almost fully returned Tuesday, but the cause of the outage remains unclear.

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