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Iberdrola Begins Scheduled Power Outages in Three Spanish Provinces for Maintenance

Planned electricity cuts from May 10 to 16 in Alicante, Castellón, and Valencia aim to ensure grid stability and service safety following April's blackout.

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Overview

  • Iberdrola has announced scheduled power outages in Alicante, Castellón, and Valencia provinces from May 10 to 16 to conduct critical maintenance work.
  • The maintenance aims to enhance grid resilience and ensure service quality after the nationwide blackout caused by a 15 GW generation loss on April 28.
  • Affected residents will receive 24-hour advance notifications with detailed schedules, and power may be restored earlier than planned without warning if work concludes ahead of time.
  • Customers are advised to avoid conducting private electrical maintenance during the outages due to potential safety risks from sudden power restoration.
  • The company has stated that schedules may be adjusted as ongoing infrastructure reviews continue in response to the recent blackout.