One year on from the Iberian Peninsula blackout, technical analysis and new regulations are reshaping security of supply in Spain. Far from being an isolated incident, reports from the Spanish government, grid operator Red Eléctrica, and industry association ENTSO-E have all concluded that the incident was the result of operational and structural issues. The incident on April 28, 2025, highlighted vulnerabilities in managing an energy mix dominated by renewables, but work is under way to strengthen the system.
Spanish Minister of Ecological Transition Sara Aagesen has been busy answering questions about the April 28 blackout.
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