On Monday, the Iberian Peninsula faced an unprecedented blackout, affecting both Spain and Portugal. The incident began at 12:32 p.m. when a significant drop of 15 GW in electricity generation occurred, primarily due to the loss of production from nuclear and renewable sources. This drastic fluctuation led to the disconnection of Spain's electrical system from the European grid, resulting in widespread power outages. Despite efforts to restore electricity in some areas, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated that the causes are still being investigated, leaving many uncertainties about the incident's nature and implications.
The Iberian Peninsula's massive blackout on Monday left Spain and Portugal without electricity for hours, unprecedented in my 40 years in the sector, said Jorge Fabra.
Electricity began to be restored gradually, but the cause of the historic energy collapse remains uncertain, according to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
The power outage started at 12:32 p.m. after a loss of generation caused by the sudden disappearance of 15 GW for five seconds, triggering the blackout.
Eduardo Prieto stated that the disconnection of the Spanish electrical system from the European grid triggered the collapse, calling the occurrence an absolutely exceptional event.
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