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Congrats to Spain! Nation goes 100% renewable as of April 16th 2025! – But…Then Mass Blackouts Hit Spain, Portugal

 On April 16, 2025, Spain reached a significant milestone by running its national grid entirely on renewable energy for the first time during a weekday. However, this achievement was soon overshadowed by a massive blackout affecting Spain, Portugal, and parts of France.

1. Blackouts Occur: Just days after Spain celebrated its 100% renewable energy achievement, widespread power outages hit Spain and Portugal on April 28, affecting millions. Power was lost in various sectors including transportation, hospitals, and airports.

2. System Vulnerability: Experts, including Michael Shellenberger, indicated that the excessive reliance on renewable energy sources, particularly solar, led to a lack of system "inertia," making the grid susceptible to failures.

3. Extent of the Outage: The blackout was one of the largest in peacetime Europe, causing chaos as trains stalled, gas stations shut down, and essential services were disrupted. People were trapped in elevators, and emergency generators at hospitals struggled to meet demands.

4. Official Response: The incident was attributed to “anomalous oscillations” in high-voltage lines, linked to extreme temperature variations in Spain. Authorities convened a crisis meeting to address the situation while restoration efforts were underway.

5. Personal Accounts: Reports highlighted personal experiences during the outage, such as individuals being stranded on metro trains, struggling to access cash, and facing difficulties in navigating the city due to non-functioning traffic lights and lifts.

The initial celebration of Spain's renewable energy milestone quickly turned into a crisis, revealing the potential risks and challenges associated with over-reliance on renewable sources. The blackouts raised questions about the sustainability and reliability of such energy systems, particularly under adverse weather conditions.

https://www.climatedepot.com/2025/04/28/congrats-to-spain-nation-goes-100-renewable-as-of-april-16th-2025-but-then-mass-blackouts-hit-spain-portugal/

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