A fire of suspected criminal origin at a substation in southeastern France disrupted electricity for 160,000 homes, temporarily affecting the Cannes Film Festival.
Severe storms left over 1,000 Suffolk residents without power, stressing local infrastructure and sparking calls for energy system upgrades across Virginia.
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.
Spain’s recent blackout slashed digital purchases by 55%, causing an estimated €400 million loss. While partial recovery is underway, the total economic impact could reach €800 million, according to Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo.
A substation explosion in Enschede, Netherlands, has left over 20,000 homes without electricity and injured a technician. Authorities are still investigating the cause.
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.
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.
Actor Viggo Mortensen was stranded at Barcelona’s Sants station due to Spain’s massive blackout, criticizing poor communication as trains halted nationwide.
Spain began restoring power after suffering the worst blackout in its history, with 82% of the national grid recovered by early Tuesday, as authorities continue emergency operations across the country.
Repsol suspended operations at its Cartagena refinery after a major external power failure, highlighting growing instability in Spain’s energy system amid a surge in renewable generation.