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Iberdrola Executes Scheduled Power Outages Across Madrid, Valencia, and Alicante

Maintenance-driven outages on May 22–23 aim to enhance grid stability following the April 28 blackout.

Cortes de luz en Alicante planeados por Iberdrola desde hoy.
Cortes de luz confirmados para hoy en Valencia por Iberdrola: municipios afectados y horarios.
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Overview

  • Iberdrola is conducting scheduled power cuts in Madrid, Valencia, and Alicante to carry out essential infrastructure maintenance and upgrades.
  • The outages are part of broader efforts to reinforce grid reliability after the unprecedented April 28 blackout that affected Spain and Portugal.
  • Customers are being notified at least 24 hours in advance, with warnings to avoid maintenance work during outages to prevent accidents from early power restoration.
  • In Madrid, planned outages conclude on May 22, while Valencia and Alicante will experience cuts through May 23.
  • The maintenance measures address safety and service quality concerns, reigniting discussions on grid modernization and renewable energy integration.