Portugal’s energy minister warns that future blackouts like the one on April 28 affecting Spain and Portugal can’t be ruled out, blaming grid management—not renewables—as the cause.
The massive power outage in Spain and Portugal has sparked debate over renewable energy. But the real issue lies in outdated infrastructure—not solar or wind.
Portugal will establish an independent commission and demand an EU audit of the Iberian power grid, holding Spain responsible for the blackout that disrupted both countries.
Authorities are investigating whether cybercriminals were behind the massive power outages that affected millions in Spain, Portugal, and parts of France. If confirmed, it would be the largest cyberattack against energy infrastructure since Ukraine’s BlackEnergy incident in 2015.