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Power Restored to Parts of Spain and Portugal After Massive Blackout

An extensive power outage disrupted millions across the Iberian Peninsula, with over 20% of electricity demand now restored as investigations into the cause continue.

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Julia und ihr Hund Lassie warten seit rund zwei Stunden, dass ihr Zug von Premia de Mar in der Provinz Barcelona aus weiterfährt. In Spanien und Portugal gibt es einen weitreichenden Stromausfall. Reporterinnen und Reporter der Deutschen Presse-Agentur meldeten sowohl aus den spanischen Großstädten Madrid als auch aus Barcelona, dass es am Montagmittag keinen Strom gab.
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Overview

  • A widespread blackout began at 12:30 local time on April 28, affecting Spain, Portugal, and briefly parts of south-west France and Andorra.
  • Key public services, including railways, traffic signals, and urban transit systems, were severely disrupted, causing widespread chaos in major cities like Madrid and Lisbon.
  • Grid operators Red Eléctrica and REN have restored power to several northern, southern, and western regions, meeting over 20% of demand, with full restoration expected within hours.
  • Authorities, including national cybersecurity agencies and the EU, are investigating the cause; no evidence of a cyberattack has been found so far.
  • Cross-border energy interconnections allowed France to supply emergency power, highlighting the reliance on regional energy cooperation during crises.