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Spain, Portugal and massive power outage

Power is back on in Spain and Portugal, but questions remain about Monday’s blackout. Here’s what we know

Electricity is pulsing through Spain and Portugal again after a massive outage knocked out power in both countries on Monday. So too are questions.

Insider on MSN · 3d

Photos show the impact of a massive blackout across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France

Play was halted at the Madrid Open tennis tournament, while the Spanish capital's metro system ground to a stop.

The Washington Post on MSN · 2d

Cause of Spain power outage still unclear after mass blackout, travel chaos

Red Eléctrica, Spain’s electricity grid operator, ruled out a cyberattack, human error or unusual weather. Experts say it could take weeks to determine the cause.

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Blackout in Spain

Spain’s power grid ran entirely on renewable energy for the first time on April 16, 2025, with wind, solar and hydro meeting all peninsular electricity demand during a weekday. Then last Monday, at 12 ...

Spain will take 'all necessary measures' to prevent another blackout, says PM

Power has now been fully restored in Spain and Portugal, as officials continue to investigate what caused the outage.

Spain declares state of emergency after major blackout

Spain, Portugal and France have been hit by huge power outages, leaving cities without electricity and the internet. Airports ...

Major blackout sweeps through Europe

The cause of the outage hitting Spain, Portugal, and parts of France is currently unknown.

El Mundo on MSN3d

A major blackout affects all of Spain: Red Eléctrica activates emergency plan to restore electricity supply

The power has gone out across the entire country. A drop in the electrical system has affected all of Spain. Areas in ...

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