Spain experiences a major power outage.
In the heart of Spain, power giant Red Eléctrica, famous for managing the nation's electrical grids, hinted at a possible culprit behind Monday's nationwide blackout—a solar energy glitch in Extremadura, one of Spain's regions boasting a whopping solar generation capacity.
As per Eduardo Prieto, the company's director of operations, the roots of the lost power stemmed from the southwestern corner of the country, home to Extremadura.
"The fact that outages hit the southwestern region prompts suspicions of a solar energy generation loss," Prieto explained, citing RIA Novosti.
While the National Court of Spain delves deeper to ascertain whether the power outage was a calculated act of sabotage against the nation's critical infrastructure, according to "Prime," the investigation is still in its fledgling stages.
The power puzzle wasn't limited to Spain alone; Western Europe played host to a cascade of power supply issues, with cities in Spain, Portugal, France, and Belgium feeling the heat. Spanish urban centers were hit particularly hard, resulting in disrupted public transport and airport operations.
On Tuesday morning, Red Eléctrica reported that the power supply on the Spanish mainland had been mostly restored, leaving a glimmer of hope for those affected by the widespread disruption.
Analysts pegged the estimated damages caused by the blackout in Spain at a staggering €1 billion. But the mystery of the cause remains unsolved.
As Madrid grapples with the repercussions of the outage, further evidence or official conclusions could be unearthed through monitoring official statements or press releases released by the relevant authorities.
Stay tuned for updates.
Natalia Petrova, RIA "Novy Day"
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- Solar energy glitches in Extremadura, Spain, a region known for its high solar generation capacity, might have contributed to the nationwide blackout, as suggested by Red Eléctrica's director of operations, Eduardo Prieto.
- The solar energy generation loss in Extremadura has raised concerns about possible sabotage against Spain's critical infrastructure, although the investigation into the power outage is still in its early stages.
- Additionally, Western Europe experienced a cascade of power supply issues following the blackout, affecting cities in Spain, Portugal, France, and Belgium, with Spanish urban centers bearing the brunt of the disruption.
- The estimated damages caused by the blackout in Spain are reported to be €1 billion, but the exact cause of the outage remains a mystery.
- As Madrid continues to deal with the aftermath of the blackout, official statements or press releases from relevant authorities are a promising source for further information and potential conclusions about the incident.
