Spain Reconsiders Nuclear Power: Almaraz Plant May Stay Open Beyond 2027
Spain is open to extending the life of the Almaraz nuclear plant, with negotiations centered on a short-term timeline and fiscal relief for energy firms.
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Trump’s Energy Adviser Blames Spanish Blackout on Solar Power Failures
Diana Furchtgott-Roth, energy adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump, claims two solar plants were responsible for Spain’s April blackout and criticizes Europe’s reliance on renewables at a global intelligence forum in Madrid.
Spain Just Hit 38°C in May—What’s Behind the Shocking Heatwave?
After an unusually cool and stormy start to May, Spain is now facing a sudden and intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to summer-like levels. Experts warn this may mark the beginning of a new climate pattern.
How Much Stored Energy Does Spain Have Right Now
Spain currently stores around 7.6 GW of energy using pumped hydro, thermal tanks, and emerging battery systems. With a national goal of 22.5 GW by 2030, massive investments in storage—including vanadium flow batteries and solar thermal plants—are underway.
Natural Hydrogen Discovery Could Power the Planet for 170,000 Years, Say Oxford Scientists
Researchers at Oxford University identify natural hydrogen reserves deep within the Earth’s crust, offering a carbon-free energy source with the potential to supply global needs for millennia.
Spain Traces April Blackout to Grid Instability in Granada, Badajoz, and Sevilla
Spain’s Energy Minister Sara Aagesen revealed that the April 28 blackout originated in Granada, Badajoz, and Sevilla, likely triggered by overvoltage. Initial findings show cascading disconnections and no evidence of a cyberattack.
🇪🇸 Uranium in Spain: Between Political Rhetoric and Strategic Resource
Spain holds major uranium reserves, yet mining is banned. As the EU pushes for resource sovereignty, the nuclear debate returns amid grid instability and rising global tensions.
Portugal Warns of Potential Future Blackouts With Spain, Blames Grid Weakness – Not Renewables
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.
Nuclear vs. Renewables: Redeia President Defends Energy System Reliability Amid Blackout
Beatriz Corredor, President of Redeia, dismisses claims that renewables triggered the Iberian blackout and defends Spain’s electric grid as “exemplary.” She urges policymakers not to politicize the energy mix or undermine renewables.
France Credits Nuclear Energy for Grid Stability as Spain Debates Its Phase-Out
France says a blackout like Spain’s is less likely in its territory thanks to nuclear energy, reigniting the Iberian debate on energy strategy.