The recent blackout impacting mainland Spain and Portugal has sparked renewed debate over nuclear energy. Spain's energy roadmap aims to phase out nuclear power, yet opposition from conservative parties questions this approach. PP leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo argues for nuclear energy as a necessary backup, citing the volatility of renewable sources. In contrast, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez contends that the blackout was unrelated to renewable energy levels. Currently, nuclear plants generate about 20% of Spain's electricity, but rising renewables are diminishing their share, as solar and wind become more cost-effective.
The urgent need for backup energy is clear, he said, referring to nuclear power. We have plenty of renewable energy, and that's good but it's volatile.
There was no problem caused by an excess of renewable energy. Those who link this incident to the lack of nuclear energy are either lying or revealing their ignorance.
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