Power Outage Affects Spain: What We Know So Far
Locations in Spain experience prolonged power outages to midnight.
Get the latest updates on the ongoing power outage that hit Spain, setting parts of the country in darkness. As of now, Portugal, France, and Andorra are also experiencing power troubles. Here's what we've learned about the situation:
Impact and Restoration Efforts
The power outage, which started at noon, has left many households without electricity. According to Spanish network operator Red Eléctrica, some areas might have power restored by the evening. In a press conference, Eduardo Prieto, head of the maintenance department at Red Eléctrica, said that the estimated restoration time could range between six to ten hours. However, work is ongoing to restore power across the whole country.
Areas in the north, south, and west of Spain have already regained power. Red Eléctrica encourages households in these areas to conserve energy when power is restored, citing the potential need for load shedding to support the grid.
Cause and Investigation
Authorities are yet to determine the exact cause of the power outage, but cybersecurity agency INCIBE is looking into the possibility of a cyberattack. Spain's Vice-President, Teresa Ribera, has stated that there is currently no evidence to suggest a cyberattack. The EU Commission will continue to monitor the situation and establish information exchange between all involved parties.
Meanwhile, France has offered Spain assistance with power supply. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has made a trip to Red Eléctrica's headquarters to assess the situation and has called for an emergency meeting of the National Security Council.
It's essential to note that this power outage may not be linked to the 2025 incident, where early cyberattack theories were dismissed. Nevertheless, Spain's grid has faced past issues, such as the 2021 storm-related outage, though cyberattacks were not identified as a cause in those cases.
For more updates, follow news sources and authorities' announcements. Stay safe, and conserve energy whenever possible.
Sources: ntv.de, mpa/AFP
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- The ongoing power outage in Spain, affecting Portugal, France, and Andorra, is under investigation by Spain's cybersecurity agency INCIBE as they look into the possibility of a cyberattack.
- Despite the ongoing investigation, Spain's Vice-President, Teresa Ribera, has stated that there is currently no evidence to suggest a cyberattack.
- Even though the exact cause of the power outage is yet to be determined, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for vocational training programs to enhance the country's response to future power supply issues.
- Given the current power outage and potential for more blackouts, the community is advised to follow updates from news sources and authorities' announcements, and conserve energy whenever possible.
