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How the Kentucky Tornado Exposed the Fragility of U.S. Energy Infrastructure

May 17, 2025 by MinEner Editor
Kentucky Tornado

The 2021 Kentucky tornado was one of the deadliest in U.S. history—and a wake-up call for grid modernization. This article explores how the storm crippled energy systems and what must change.

Tags disaster resilience, energy infrastructure, grid failure, Kentucky tornado, microgrids, Smart Grids, tornado 2021, utility recovery
Energy

Spain’s Power Grid Suffered a Third Disturbance Just Seconds Before Blackout, Government Reveals

May 5, 2025 by MinEner Editor

Spain’s energy minister confirms a third grid disturbance occurred just 19 seconds before the April 28 blackout that affected Spain, Portugal, and southern France.

Tags April 2025 Blackout, Energy Crisis, Energy Transition, grid failure, Iberian Peninsula, Power Outage, Red Electrica, Renewable Grid Stability, Sara Aagesen, Spain blackout
Energy

Fatal Consequences of Iberian Peninsula Blackout: Five Dead in Spain

April 29, 2025 by MinEner Editor

At least five people died in Spain following the massive blackout that hit the Iberian Peninsula on Monday. Authorities confirmed the power grid was fully restored by Tuesday morning.

Tags Blackout, emergency response, Energy Crisis, grid failure, Iberian Peninsula, Power Outage, Spain
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