Overview

• The Spanish government is accelerating its three-month report on the April 28 blackout, analyzing extensive data to meet EU requirements by August.
• The CNMC has broadened its investigation to include the telecommunications and rail sectors to assess cascading failures and company responses.
• Potential sanctions for serious infractions could reach €60 million, alongside possible indemnifications and operational penalties for implicated firms.
• ENTSO-E’s preliminary findings cite severe frequency and voltage oscillations, with cascading disconnections of 2,200 MW leading to grid collapse.
• The government’s report will outline the blackout’s causes, economic impact, and proposals for improving cross-border grid resilience and risk prevention.