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4 weeks ago

Major blackout hits Czech Republic DW 07/04/2025

Large parts of the Czech Republic experienced a significant power outage on Friday, impacting the entire electricity grid, confirmed by CEPS spokesperson Hana Klimova.
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

Paris blackout caused by heatwave, says network operator

Paris experiences blackout due to heatwave, raising concerns about infrastructure resilience.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Spanish blackout report: Power plants meant to stabilize voltage didn't

The April blackout in the Iberian grid was caused by a series of interacting issues, exacerbated by mismanagement and inadequate stabilization measures.
#spain
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Shipwrecked in the 21st century': how people made it through Europe's worst blackout in living memory

An hours-long blackout in Spain and Portugal trapped people in ski lifts and public transport, highlighting vulnerabilities in modern infrastructure.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

What caused the blackout in Spain and Portugal and did renewable energy play a part?

The recent blackout in Spain and Portugal affected 55 million people, raising questions about the reliability of renewable energy sources.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

What caused the blackout in Spain and Portugal and did renewable energy play a part?

The recent blackout in Spain and Portugal affected 55 million people, raising questions about the reliability of renewable energy sources.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

What does the recent blackout tell us about renewables? DW 05/20/2025

Spain and Portugal experienced a significant blackout, raising questions about the reliability of renewable energy amidst the country's transition goals.
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Starlink shines as Spain, Portugal go dark

"Too many people were trying to access too few resources. That's why during the recovery phase it was hard to get connectivity stable," said Claudio Fiandrino, a researcher at IMDEA Networks Institute in Madrid.
Toronto startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I lost power for 14 hours during the Spain blackouts. It felt like a 'Black Mirror' episode, but I learned a valuable lesson.

Granada is usually peaceful and sleepy, but people seemed on edge. Many felt unnerved, fearing that the blackout wasn't just an inconvenience but the beginning of something larger.
Madrid food
Europe politics
fromcorporate.dw.com
2 months ago

Fact check: Did solar power cause the Iberian blackout?

The blackout in Spain and Portugal may have been triggered by excessive solar power causing frequency fluctuations.
Grid stability is crucial, and extreme fluctuations can lead to cascading failures in power supply.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Blackouts can happen anywhere': how power systems worldwide can collapse

Europe's biggest blackout in 20 years has raised awareness of power grid vulnerabilities and the potential for similar events across the continent.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Minister warns against blaming Spain's blackout on renewable energy

Spain's Environment Minister defends renewable energy after widespread blackout, emphasizing grid reliability and promising an audit to investigate the outage causes.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Massive blackout reignites culture war over the future of nuclear energy in Spain

The recent blackout in Spain and Portugal has intensified the debate over the country's nuclear energy policy and its future role in the energy mix.
#madrid
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Madrid food

Aoife Carr: 'Madrid was like the zombie apocalypse during Spain power outage and Ryanair experience was appalling'

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Madrid food

Aoife Carr: 'Madrid was like the zombie apocalypse during Spain power outage and Ryanair experience was appalling'

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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Massive power outage in Spain, Portugal leaves millions in dark

A massive electrical blackout has affected the Iberian Peninsula, causing widespread disruptions and attributed to technical faults.
Europe news
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Massive power outage in Spain, Portugal leaves millions in dark

A massive electrical blackout has affected the Iberian Peninsula, causing widespread disruptions and attributed to technical faults.
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fromWIRED
3 months ago

Europe's Devastating Power Outage in Photos

A vast blackout affected Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France, disrupting public services and daily life.
Europe news
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Europe's Devastating Power Outage in Photos

A vast blackout affected Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France, disrupting public services and daily life.
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fromeuronews
3 months ago

Video. Thousands stranded as power outage hits Iberian Peninsula

A blackout caused significant disruptions in Spain and Portugal, affecting travel and essential services.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Spain tries to go back to normal after biggest blackout in its history

"Spain suffered its largest blackout in history due to a sharp fluctuation in power flows at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, affecting even Portugal."
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Spain and Portugal plugged back in following unexplained power outage

The electricity supply in Spain and Portugal has been mostly restored after a widespread blackout, but the cause remains under investigation.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Spain and Portugal returning to normal as experts seek cause of blackout

Spain and Portugal swiftly restored power after Europe's largest blackout, with investigations ongoing to determine the rare causes of the incident.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Iberia blackout: Spain restores 'more than 99%' of power DW 04/29/2025

Spain and Portugal experienced severe power outages, leading to emergency measures and a state of emergency declaration.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Widespread power outage in Spain leaves thousands cut off: Calls and messages nearly impossible

Spain's telecommunications faced significant disruptions due to a massive blackout, affecting calls and messaging services nationwide.
#puerto-rico
fromBronx Times
3 months ago
NYC politics

Bronx elected officials raise concerns following Puerto Rico islandwide power outage - Bronx Times

US news
fromBoston.com
7 months ago

Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year's Eve

Nearly 90% of Puerto Rico's clients experienced a blackout due to a failure in an underground power line, causing public outrage.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Puerto Rico is plunged into darkness after a huge power outage sweeps the island - and it could take 2 days to fix

The recent blackout in Puerto Rico affected over 1.3 million residents, highlighting ongoing issues with Luma Energy's power distribution system.
NYC politics
fromBronx Times
3 months ago

Bronx elected officials raise concerns following Puerto Rico islandwide power outage - Bronx Times

Puerto Rico's energy infrastructure is failing, highlighted by a recent blackout, prompting calls for urgent federal action.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

More Than Half of Puerto Rico Remains Without Power

Puerto Rico's massive blackout left nearly 60% of customers without power, recovery requires time and investigation into system failures.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Massive Blackout' Leaves All of Puerto Rico Without Power

Puerto Rico experienced a significant blackout affecting 1.4 million customers, attributed to all power plants going offline.
US news
fromBoston.com
7 months ago

Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year's Eve

Nearly 90% of Puerto Rico's clients experienced a blackout due to a failure in an underground power line, causing public outrage.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Puerto Rico is plunged into darkness after a huge power outage sweeps the island - and it could take 2 days to fix

The recent blackout in Puerto Rico affected over 1.3 million residents, highlighting ongoing issues with Luma Energy's power distribution system.
more#puerto-rico
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Chile Declares Curfew as Power Outage Sweeps Across Country

Chile's government imposed a curfew and a state of emergency due to a nationwide blackout affecting millions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Power back on in Chile after blackout leaves millions in dark

Chile has restored power for most after a significant blackout affected 98% of the population, with ongoing investigations into the causes.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Chile Declares Curfew as Power Outage Sweeps Across Country

Chile's government imposed a curfew and a state of emergency due to a nationwide blackout affecting millions.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Cuba Suffers Second Power Outage in 24 Hours, Realizing Years of Warnings

Cuba's power grid finally collapsed, leading to a historic blackout, highlighting years of warnings from experts about its aging infrastructure.
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