Spain’s government has called for patience as investigators scramble to pinpoint the cause of April’s massive blackout, which left the entire country—and parts of Portugal and France—in the dark 🕶️. Environment Minister Sara Aagesen confirmed Sunday that experts need "several more days" to solve the puzzle, with 'all hypotheses' still on the table—including cyberattacks 💻.
While solar panels in southeast Spain were flagged by grid operator Red Electrica as a potential trigger 🛑, Aagesen urged caution: "Pointing fingers at renewables is irresponsible." She emphasized Spain’s long reliance on wind and solar power, noting the grid has handled higher green energy outputs before without fail ⚡.
The April 28 outage paralyzed trains 🚄, cut mobile networks 📵, and stranded hundreds in elevators. Critics question whether a sudden surge or drop in renewable supply destabilized the grid. But Aagesen pushed back: "Renewables give Spain energy independence in a shaky world." Could this blackout spark a bigger debate about infrastructure resilience? Stay tuned 🔍.
