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Iberian Power Restored After Historic Blackout Leaves Millions in the Dark

Spain and Portugal recover from a sudden 15 GW power loss as investigations continue into the unprecedented outage's cause.

Des voyageurs sont assis à l’extérieur de la gare d’Atocha, à Madrid, ce lundi 28 avril, après sa fermeture suite à une gigantesque panne d’électricité qui paralyse le pays.
Des lignes électriques haute tension en périphérie de Ronda (Espagne), lors d’une coupure de courant dans la ville, le 28 avril 2025.
AFP - Un employé se tient à l'intérieur d'un supermarch" plongé dans le noir à Burgos, le 28 avril 2025 alors que la péninsule ibérique est affectée par une panné géante d'électricité
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Overview

  • On April 28, a 15 GW power loss plunged Spain, Portugal, and parts of France into chaos, disrupting transport and daily life.
  • By April 30, nearly all power was restored across the Iberian Peninsula, with both Spain and Portugal reporting grid stabilization.
  • Authorities have ruled out cyberattacks and rare atmospheric phenomena as potential causes, focusing instead on technical faults and grid synchronization issues.
  • The blackout paralyzed air and rail transport, left millions without internet or mobile service, and caused widespread societal disruptions, including halted commerce and stranded commuters.
  • A Spanish government commission and judicial inquiry are underway to determine the root cause of the outage, with findings expected to address infrastructure vulnerabilities.