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Granada Substation Power Loss Pinpointed as Ground Zero of Spain's Blackout
MADRID (Reuters) -An abrupt loss of power generation at a substation in Granada, followed by failures seconds later in Badajoz and Seville, triggered an unprecedented blackout across Spain and Portugal on April 28, Spain's energy minister said on Wednesday.
Did solar power cause Spain’s blackout?
At roughly midday on Monday, April 28, the lights went out in Spain. The grid blackout, which extended into parts of Portugal and France, affected tens of millions of people— flights were grounded, cell networks went down, and businesses closed for the day.
Don’t rely too much on renewables—and remember to carry cash.
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