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Iberdrola Begins Scheduled Power Outages in Valencia Province for Grid Maintenance

The utility company has initiated planned interruptions in Valencia city and Ontinyent on May 5, with additional outages scheduled in other municipalities this week to enhance service reliability and safety.

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Overview

  • Iberdrola launched maintenance-related power cuts on May 5 in Valencia city and Ontinyent, marking the start of scheduled outages across 18 municipalities in Valencia province.
  • The outages, which will continue through May 9 in towns like Montesa, Xàtiva, and Algemesí, aim to improve grid resilience and ensure the safety of electrical installations.
  • The power cuts follow the April 28 nationwide blackout, which disrupted services for 12 hours and prompted utility providers to prioritize infrastructure reviews and maintenance.
  • Iberdrola has communicated detailed schedules to affected communities, emphasizing that power may be restored earlier than planned without prior notice.
  • In Ontinyent, outages occurred on May 5 between 8:30–8:45 AM and 2:45–3:00 PM, with similar interruptions planned for other towns in the coming days.