Power outage in Spain, Portugal and other countries of southern Europe

[Don Cesar]

what about dreams. i know from few folks of crazy dreams :) ?

No notable or bizarre dreams, but nights a little agitated with sweating.

 

[loreta]

Hello Loreta, i was going to answer on Andrian's post and i saw yours. I had been feeling the same pressure for a few days and particularly on and since Sunday, with anxiety climbs. Not very pleasant ...

Not pleasant at all, and I hope you can deal with them. My way to deal with these strange atmospheric sensations in my body is that I don't have to refuse them, but just listen what they are saying. In a word: to study them. These panic attacks (little ones) come from my legs then go up to my belly, and sometimes I feel my body becoming very cold. Sunday night I wanted to see what emotion was tied with them and as I said it was fear. And sometimes they are painful but a mental pain, or a soul pain. Very strange.

We live in a pretty crazy world, I thought today, watching people walking down the street or connected to their phones. This world is so crazy. We have to keep our balance, stay calm, and at the same time look at things carefully. Pay attention to what we're doing, when we cross a street, for example. We're surrounded by antennas, cell phones, bits everywhere. When you think about it, it's awful. Going out very early in the morning when it's still silent is a good idea.

Regarding the blackout, we also have to be careful about what information we read or watch. There's too much. Today I watched people to see if they were nervous or not, and I didn't see any difference. But it must be said that in the Canary Islands, people are calm. This is something the people of the peninsula don't understand, and they often laugh at us and ridicule us in the media. It is a virtue to remain calm and continue to be kind and communicative despite everything that happens.

 

[Gawan]

Alex Berenson wrote a useful summary of the outage.

Thanks. That would have also been my bet, since some alternative and climate critical pages also go in this direction. And most likely the media outlets won't report clearly on that matter and like try to create noise. Though, other factors could also play a role in it.

Congrats to Spain! Nation goes 100% renewable as of April 16th 2025! – But…Then Mass Blackouts Hit Spain, Portugal

Spain and Portugal, both of which generate a majority of their electricity with renewables, were simultaneously hit by widespread power outages on Monday, with no explanation immediately forthcomin…

wattsupwiththat.com

 

[Laurentien2]

Karin Kneissl: Massive blackouts is what green agenda gets you​

The catastrophic electricity outage in Spain and Portugal earlier this week should serve as a wake-up call for the bloc’s officials

Karin Kneissl: Massive blackouts are what green agenda gets you

The catastrophic electricity outage in Spain and Portugal earlier this week should serve as a wake-up call for the bloc’s officials

www.rt.com

Could it just be as he say and explain, that green energy was the source of this power outage.

 

[loreta]

Karin Kneissl: Massive blackouts is what green agenda gets you​

The catastrophic electricity outage in Spain and Portugal earlier this week should serve as a wake-up call for the bloc’s officials

Karin Kneissl: Massive blackouts are what green agenda gets you

The catastrophic electricity outage in Spain and Portugal earlier this week should serve as a wake-up call for the bloc’s officials

www.rt.com

Could it just be as he say and explain, that green energy was the source of this power outage.

After hearing some analysts from Spain that have good conversations with professionals from the electric system in Spain, it seems that's the problem with the system. Also, one of the Duran talks about how the EU wants to control all the electric system of all Europe. At the beginning of the program, he talks about it. That Miss Brujen wants the control of all the communications, electrical or not, and evidently to put in March the Green Agenda, also the Agenda 2030. Who control the electric system controls everything: your money, your Internet, your food, etc. Not bad at all for the Brujen.

 

[Sylvia]

Alex Berenson wrote a useful summary of the outage.

Yesterday, just past noon local time, the electric systems in Spain and Portugal failed without warning.
Power remained out across both countries for much of the day and wasn’t fully restored until today. The disruption was profound. Subway riders evacuated stalled trains in darkened tunnels. Cellular service (which, unlike landlines, does not have backup batteries) went down. Elevators were stuck. ATMs and traffic lights went out.
Not across a city, or a state, but two nations that together have almost 60 million people. (Small parts of southern France were also affected.)
The outage attracted worldwide attention — and legacy media headscratching.
The usual explanations for blackouts were nowhere in sight. No earthquakes hit, no hurricanes or forest fires were raging. Even climate change, the usual media bugaboo for all disasters natural and manmade, couldn’t be blamed. It’s April, not July, and the weather was mild across the Iberian peninsula, in the 70s from Lisbon to Barcelona, 700 miles northeast. Nor was demand for power particularly high yesterday.
Just after the outage, Portugal’s electric network operator supposedly blamed “extreme temperature variations” in Spain for “induced atmospheric vibration.” Those led to “oscillations” on high voltage lines, according to several newspapers, including England’s Guardian.
“Millions without power in Spain, Portugal after 'induced atmospheric vibration',” a USA Today headline incoherently but confidently explained.
Of course. Induced atmospheric vibration. If that sounds like gobbledygook, it’s because it is. By Tuesday morning, the Guardian had disappeared those words, claiming the Portuguese company “said the statement was falsely attributed to it.”
Oh. Other unlikely explanations included cyber attacks and solar flares, eruptions of radiation from the sun that can disrupt powerlines. But solar flares are hard to miss, and none were a problem on Monday.
But even as the legacy media offered bizarre theories, power industry analysts and energy experts on X proposed a far simpler, more plausible explanation: Spain’s near-total reliance on green energy had left it very vulnerable to cascading blackouts.
For all its magic, electricity is actually relatively easy to understand at the theoretical level; it is the flow of electrons — negatively charged particles — that carry energy. Scientists began to understand this fact in the 1700s. A century later they had realized that swinging magnets along coils of wire would produce usable current. The energy to swing the magnets comes from steam heated in coal, oil, natural gas, or nuclear plants, or directly from the flow of water in hydropower dams. (I remember the basics from AP Physics, and Google confirms them.)
After the electricity is produced, grids of wires carry it to homes and businesses, where it makes lights, computers, and motors run.² Here, the engineering gets complicated. Electric plants produce “alternating” current, because of the way the magnets spin, and most household devices run on it.³ Demand for electricity fluctuates by the second, and supply must exactly match demand to keep the grid functioning properly. Traditional power plants have several different ways to manage this task. Their success in doing so is a key reason that modern, wealthy countries almost never have widespread blackouts.
But solar plants produce direct current, which must be “inverted” into alternating current before it is added to the grid. Wind turbines have their own hurdles adding power. As a result, wind and solar plants cannot manage unexpected changes in frequency nearly as well as older sources.
This risk is not a secret to power companies — or renewable energy suppliers. In 2022, the consortium of companies that runs Europe’s electricity network released a 63-page report on the issue.
It is highly technical and obscure (perhaps deliberately so), but it notes that older plants “have traditionally provided various ‘inherent’ capabilities to the system critical to ensure the stable operation of the power systems…” and that wind and solar power have a “lack of these system capabilities.”

Very interesting! So, according to Wikipedia (French), Spain will be ranked 7th in wind power production in 2023, 7th in photovoltaic solar power production and 1st in thermodynamic solar power. So, here are the details:

(note: I took the information from the French Wikipedia page since the English one doesn't have much information. Here's Wikipedia (English) for comparison).

Extract translated into English:
In 2023, according to the International Energy Agency, Spain generated 52.3% of its electricity from renewable energies (RE): wind (22.5%), photovoltaic solar (15.1%), hydro (10.9% vs. 7.6% in 2022, a year of exceptional drought), thermodynamic solar (1.8%), biomass (1.8%), waste (0.3%).

Photo of solar panel “fields” and wind turbine “paths” in the mountains. Distorting ecosystems and the environment

Indeed, as many have posted, it seems that renewable energy sources are causing problems with grid stability. Here's the article on the Hive Power site about this problem. (A French-language site that I've translated into English)

Network Stability Issues with Renewable Energy Sources: How to Solve Them

As the need for new phases in the electricity sector becomes more pressing, no one can underestimate the importance of integration. For a long time, power grids have carried electricity, generally from non-renewable energy sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas. The production of this energy follows a scheduled and centralized system, so one could expect the grid to reach stability most of the time with ease. Unlike conventional grids where energy providers have synchronous generators to maintain stability, networks using renewable energy sources require far more tools to achieve stability during disruptions.

Understanding Grid Stability

It's simple: there must be a balance between production and consumption in an electric grid. For stability to exist, the energy produced must equal the energy consumed. So-called “unreliable” energy sources don’t mix well with conventional grids. To maintain stability, a power network must react to voltage and frequency fluctuations. For example, suppose more energy is produced than consumed, or more energy is consumed than produced. In that case, full-scale adjustments are required within an acceptable timeframe to balance frequency disruptions and prevent outages. Balance is what matters most.

Bringing Renewables into the Picture

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the renewable energy sector is expected to grow by 50% between 2019 and 2024. Solar photovoltaic energy leads the way, closely followed by wind and hydroelectric projects — which are gaining popularity with rapid deployment, the fastest seen in four years. This growth is due to falling costs in renewable technologies, global decarbonization goals and policies, and a steadily rising demand for electricity.

When it comes to solar power generation, fluctuations in energy supply and demand for a particular location can lead to grid instability. These fluctuations occur because sunlight intensity in an area with solar-panel-using homes, for example, varies from time to time. So, while the transition to sustainable energy is underway, homes, offices, or end-users in general will still experience moments when electricity production from renewables is low. Likewise, there may be wastage when supply is abundant if grid operators do not implement the right measures.

Wind turbines used for generating renewable energy also perform excellently. Yet fluctuations in electricity output pose a threat to grid stability. These fluctuations stem from the variable nature of wind speed in such applications. Relying on renewable sources comes with its share of challenges that require concrete solutions. These solutions may include storage options, fluctuation management, and specific approaches tailored to particular renewable sources (e.g., solutions for solar energy would differ, even slightly, from those for thermal, hydro, wind farms, or other sources).

What Are the Grid Stability Problems with Renewable Energy Sources?

The three main challenges conventional grids face when integrating renewable energy sources are:

1. Frequency and Voltage Anomalies

The stochastic nature of solar and wind power production makes the resulting frequency and voltage somewhat unreliable. Power inverters are expected to adjust system fluctuations in solar energy production. However, they have proven inefficient in doing so. Moreover, time of day and weather conditions continuously affect power output. These variables seriously impact grid operations, pushing them toward their limits.

1. Overloading of Existing Transmission Lines

Due to rising loads during peak hours, current transmission lines face the challenge of adapting capacity to energy inputs and outputs. A power surge can occur when producers generate too much energy without warning, and the entire system may shut down. Each transmission line has a specific capacity, and if that limit is exceeded, thermal loads accumulate, causing damage.

1. Mismatch Between Supply and Demand

Just as homes, offices, and buildings need energy to function, that demand doesn’t occur uniformly at all times. Renewable energy production can peak at certain times, but also drop under other conditions. As a result, the energy generated at the moment it is needed may be insufficient or poorly matched to demand.

How to Solve Them

The challenges faced by grids using renewable energy sources are not insurmountable. As problems arise, new technologies capable of addressing them effectively begin to offer solutions. Distribution network managers can restore grid stability by applying techniques and technologies that enable the efficient integration of renewable energy into the electricity sector.

1. Using Energy Storage Technologies

Energy storage is an excellent way to solve grid stability issues linked to renewables. This includes not only stationary lithium-ion batteries but also mobile batteries. The use of “mobile” batteries involves energy storage in electric vehicles using V2G (vehicle-to-grid) technology. Virtual transmission is one of the technologies that comes into play regarding specially configured battery systems. These systems alleviate congested transmission lines and help maintain grid stability.

1. Implementing Smart Grids

Smart grids feature many characteristics that work together intelligently. The most beneficial features for grid stability are control and communication systems. Additionally, sensors can detect and assess imbalances in electricity distribution. In this way, equipment health is closely monitored. With smart grids, grid stability can be ensured — and Hive Power provides the technologies needed for this implementation. Grid managers must always stay on top of this growing issue of increased renewable energy injection into grids and account for these increases and their associated costs. Moreover, operators can find solutions to grid and renewable stability problems in:

• Installing a large number of reactive power compensation plants and building HVDC (high-voltage direct current) transmission lines between production and consumption centers.
• Using conventional load flow controllers (though these have proven too slow compared to the pace of renewable energy growth)
• A dynamic load flow management system (which seems to be the best option) in the form of a fast-acting unified power flow controller. This solution should help maintain line balance under the n - 1 criterion by managing both series and shunt compensation, keeping electricity live and flowing optimally.

So, the latest information on the fragility of renewable energy networks is not the best option. On the other hand, it would be a very good pretext for this instability to be managed by AI for better management and, above all, better control, right down to the inside of our homes.

And in my research, I've found that this problem is as prevalent in France as it is in Belgium, as I've found in these articles in french. (I'm sorry):

France = Les excès de production solaire et éolienne font souffrir le réseau électrique français selon RTE (April 17, 2025)
Belgium = Réseau électrique : des risques de surcharge dès ce printemps mais des investissements massifs à venir (April 8, 2025)

Quite a coincidence, isn't it? Creating problems so they can provide solutions

Spoiler: French - Ma langue maternelle

Très intéressant! Donc, l'Espagne serait classé en 2023, selon Wikipedia (français), au 7e rang des producteurs d'électricité éolienne, également au 7e rang des producteurs d'électricité solaire photovoltaïque, et au 1er rang pour l'énergie solaire thermodynamique. Donc, voici les détails :
(note: j'ai pris les informations de la page francophone de Wikipedia puisque celle en anglais n'a pas beaucoup d'information. Voici Wikipedia (anglais) pour comparer.)

En 2023, selon l'Agence internationale de l'énergie, l'Espagne a produit 52,3 % de son électricité à parti d'énergies renouvelables (EnR) : éolien (22,5 %), solaire photovoltaïque (15,1 %), hydraulique (10,9 % contre 7,6 % en 2022, année de sécheresse exceptionnelle), solaire thermodynamique (1,8 %), biomasse (1,8 %), déchets (0,3 %)

Photo de "champs" de panneaux solaire et des "chemins" d'éoliennes dans les montagnes. Qui dénature les écosystèmes et l'environnement

Effectivement, comme plusieurs ont posté, il semble que les sources d'énergie renouvelables, occasionnent des problèmes dans la stabilité du réseau. Voici l'article sur le site Hive Power concernant ce problème.

Problèmes de stabilité du réseau avec lessources d'énergie renouvelables : Comment les résoudre

Alors que le besoin de nouvelles phases dans le secteur de l'électricité commence à se faire sentir, personne ne peut sous-estimer l'importance de s'intégrer. Pendant longtemps, les réseaux ont transporté de l'électricité, généralement à partir de sources d'énergie non renouvelables comme le charbon, le pétrole et le gaz naturel. La production de cette énergie s'effectue selon un système programmé et centralisé, de sorte que l'on pourrait s'attendre à ce que le réseau atteigne facilement la stabilité la plupart du temps. Contrairement aux réseaux conventionnels où les fournisseurs d'énergie disposent de générateurs synchrones pour assurer leur stabilité, les réseaux utilisant des sources d'énergie renouvelables ont besoin de beaucoup plus de moyens pour atteindre la stabilité en cas d'interruption.

Comprendre la stabilité du réseau

C'est simple, il doit y avoir un équilibre entre la production et la consommation dans un réseau électrique. Pour qu'il y ait stabilité, l'énergie produite doit être égale à l'énergie consommée. Les sources d'énergie "non fiables" ne font donc pas bon ménage avec les réseaux conventionnels. Pour qu'un réseau électrique reste stable, il doit réagir à la volatilité des perturbations de tension et de fréquence. Par exemple, supposons que l'on produise plus d'énergie que celle consommée ou que l'on consomme plus d'énergie du réseau que celle produite. Dans ce cas, des ajustements complets sont nécessaires dans un délai acceptable pour équilibrer les perturbations de fréquence et les coupures de courant. L'équilibre est ce qui importe le plus.

Faisons entrer les énergies renouvelables dans le paysage

Selon le rapport de l'Agence internationale de l'énergie (AIE), la croissance du secteur des énergies renouvelables devrait s'envoler de 50 % entre 2019 et 2024. L'énergie solaire photovoltaïque est en tête, suivie de près par les projets éoliens et hydroélectriques - qui gagnent en popularité avec des déploiements rapides, les plus rapides observés en quatre ans. Cette croissance est due à la réduction des coûts des technologies d'énergie renouvelable, aux objectifs mondiaux et aux politiques de décarbonisation, ainsi qu'à la demande d'électricité de plus en plus élevée.

Dans la production d'énergie avec l'énergie solaire, les fluctuations de l'offre et de la demande d'énergie pour un lieu particulier peuvent provoquer une instabilité des réseaux. Ces fluctuations se produisent parce que l'intensité de l'ensoleillement dans un environnement avec des maisons utilisant des panneaux solaires, par exemple, varie de temps en temps. Ainsi, alors que la transition vers l'énergie durable est toujours en cours, les foyers, les bureaux ou les utilisateurs finaux en général auront toujours des moments où la production d'électricité à partir de sources d'énergie renouvelables sera faible. De même, il pourrait y avoir des gaspillages lorsque l'offre est abondante si les gestionnaires de réseau n'appliquent pas les mesures adéquates.

Les éoliennes utilisées pour produire de l'énergie renouvelable font également un excellent travail. Pourtant, les fluctuations de la production d'électricité constituent une menace pour la stabilité des réseaux. Ces fluctuations proviennent de la nature de la vitesse du vent dans ces applications. S'appuyer sur les sources d'énergie renouvelables apporte son lot de défis qui nécessitent des solutions définitives. Ces solutions peuvent être des options de stockage, la gestion des fluctuations et des spécifications pour des sources d'ER particulières (par exemple, les solutions pour l'énergie solaire seraient différentes, sinon légèrement, des solutions pour les sources d'énergie thermique ou hydroélectrique, les parcs éoliens, et le reste).

Quels sont les problèmes de stabilité du réseau avec les sources d'énergie renouvelables ?

Les trois principaux défis auxquels sont confrontés les réseaux conventionnels lorsqu'il s'agit d'adopter des sources d'énergie renouvelables sont les suivants :
1. Anomalies de fréquence et detension
La nature stochastique de la production d'énergie solaire et éolienne rend la fréquence et la tension produites peu fiables dans une certaine mesure. Les onduleurs de puissance sont censés ajuster les fluctuations du système dans la production d'énergie solaire. Cependant, ils se sont avérés incapables de le faire efficacement. En outre, l'heure de la journée et les conditions météorologiques affectent continuellement la production d'électricité. Ces conditions affectent sérieusement le fonctionnement des réseaux, les rapprochant de leurs limites.

2. Surcharge des lignes de transmission existantes
En raison de l'augmentation des charges pendant les heures de pointe, les lignes de transmission existantes doivent relever le défi d'adapter les capacités aux entrées et sorties d'énergie. Une surtension peut se produire lorsque les producteurs produisent trop d'énergie sans avertissement, et l'ensemble du système s'arrêterait. Une ligne de transmission a une capacité spécifique, et si cette limite est dépassée, les charges thermiques s'accumulent, entraînant des dommages.

3. Inadéquation entre l'offre et la demande
Autant les maisons, les bureaux et les bâtiments ont besoin d'énergie pour fonctionner, autant cela ne peut pas être à un moment donné. La production d'énergie renouvelable peut être très élevée à certains moments. Mais, elle peut aussi être faible dans d'autres conditions. Par conséquent, l'énergie produite au moment où elle est nécessaire peut ne pas être suffisante ou ne pas correspondre à la demande.

Comment les résoudre

Les problèmes auxquels sont confrontés les réseaux utilisant des sources d'énergie renouvelables ne sont pas insurmontables. Au fur et à mesure que les défis se présentent, de nouvelles technologies capables de relever efficacement ces défis commencent à présenter une solution. Les gestionnaires de réseaux de distribution peuvent rétablir la stabilité du réseau en appliquant des techniques et des technologies permettant d'assurer l'adaptation efficace des énergies renouvelables dans le secteur de l'électricité.

1. Utilisation des technologies de stockage de l'énergie
Le stockage de l'énergie est un excellent moyen de résoudre les problèmes de stabilité du réseau liés aux énergies renouvelables. Il ne s'agit pas seulement de batteries lithium-ion immobiles, mais aussi de batteries mobiles. L'utilisation de batteries "mobiles" implique le stockage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques utilisant la technologie V2G. La transmission virtuelle est l'une des technologies qui entrent en jeu concernant les systèmes de batteries spécialement configurés. Ils viennent au secours des lignes de transmission encombrées et aident les réseaux à conserver leur stabilité.

2. Mise en œuvre des réseaux intelligents
Les réseaux intelligents présentent de nombreuses caractéristiques qui fonctionnent ensemble de manière intelligente. Les caractéristiques les plus avantageuses qui influent sur la stabilité du réseau sont les systèmes de contrôle et de communication. En outre, les capteurs peuvent détecter et évaluer les déséquilibres dans la distribution de l'électricité. De cette manière, l'état de santé des équipements est étroitement surveillé. Ainsi, vous pouvez assurer la stabilité du réseau grâce aux réseaux intelligents, et Hive Power fournit les technologies nécessaires à cette mise en œuvre. Les gestionnaires de réseaux doivent toujours être au fait de ce problème croissant d'injection accrue d'énergies renouvelables dans les réseaux et comptabiliser ces augmentations avec leurs coûts correspondants. De plus, les opérateurs peuvent trouver des solutions aux problèmes de stabilité du réseau et des énergies renouvelables dans :

• L'installation d'un grand nombre de centrales de compensation de la puissance réactive et la construction de lignes de transmission CCHT entre les centres de production et les centres de consommation.
• L'utilisation de régulateurs de flux de charge classiques (qui se sont toutefois révélés trop lents par rapport au rythme de croissance de l'utilisation des énergies renouvelables)
• Un système de gestion dynamique du flux de charge (qui semble être la meilleure option) se trouve dans un contrôleur de flux de puissance unifié qui peut être à réaction rapide. Cette solution devrait permettre de maintenir l'équilibre des lignes électriques dans le cadre du critère n - 1 en gérant la compensation en série et en parallèle, ce qui permettrait de maintenir l'électricité sous tension et de la faire circuler de manière optimale.

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Donc, les derniers renseignements concernant la fragilité des réseaux d'énergies renouvelables n'est pas la meilleure option. Par contre, ceci serait un très bon prétexte afin que cette instabilité soit gérer par IA pour mieux gérer et surtout mieux contrôler jusqu'à l'intérieur de nos maisons.

Et dans mes recherches, j'ai pu constater que ce problème ce vit autant en France qu'en Belgique, comme je l'ai retrouvé dans ces articles:
France = Les excès de production solaire et éolienne font souffrir le réseau électrique français selon RTE (17 avril 2025)
Belgique = Réseau électrique : des risques de surcharge dès ce printemps mais des investissements massifs à venir (8 avril 2025)

Toute une coïncidence n'est-ce pas?!! Créer des problèmes afin qu'ils nous fournissent des solutions

 

[Ben]

SO approach and analyses seems correct and expected

He seems quite convinced that an event did occur over the affected area. According to him NOAA refers to the relevant data as 'glotec'. Rather than a solar storm it's a 'space hurricane' to blame here.

Space Hurricane

An international team of scientists has uncovered a previously unknown phenomenon, called a space hurricane, which is a swirling mass of plasma with precip

weatherology.com

It’s a swirling vortex hundreds of miles in diameter with a calm, eye-like feature in the center. No this isn’t the description of a tropical hurricane or typhoon; rather, it is a natural phenomenon, previously unknown to science, occurring above Earth’s polar region in the upper atmosphere. The discovery, called a “space hurricane,” is detailed in a 2021 study by a team of scientists from China, Norway, the UK, as well as the U.S.

These space hurricanes occur at roughly 125 mi (200 km) altitude, so they do have the potential to wreak havoc on satellites for communications and navigation. As with other types of geomagnetic storms, if they are strong enough, they do pose a risk of creating power surges in power lines on the ground. So far, though, this phenomenon has only been observed in the very sparsely populated area surrounding the North Pole, and not at lower latitudes where much more ground-based infrastructure could be impacted.

looks like BEN from Suspicious Observers was lying to us.

there was no anomaly over Spain /portugal

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Well he didn't show the data on his video, which was annoying (as he admitted it would be). Do you have any idea which data he is referring to?

 

[Mrs. Peel]

Just catching up with everything here after experiencing a 23-hour power loss. Many in the area are still without power.

"The power company said crews are starting to make progress after what they say is “one of the most unprecedented storms” they’ve ever experienced."

Power outages persist in Western Pennsylvania

 

[Bastian]

Spanish Grid Operator Warned of Nation’s Heavy Reliance on Renewable Energy in February

Investigations into the cause of the power outage are continuing. However, a great deal of focus is turning to a pair of solar power plants that appeared to have issues that caused instability in t…

wattsupwiththat.com

The massive power outage that wreaked havoc in Europe is being blamed on a pair of likely solar plant breakdowns in southwest Spain, a report said.
(...)
Red Eléctrica said it identified two power generation loss incidents in southwest Spain – likely involving solar plants – that caused instability in the Spanish power grid and contributed to a breakdown of its interconnection to France, according to Reuters.

REE said it had identified two incidents of power generation loss, probably from solar plants, in Spain’s southwest that caused instability in the electric system and led to a breakdown of its interconnection with France.

I wonder if anyone of you has more info about this pair of (probably solar) plant breakdowns in S-W Spain ?

 

[JEEP]

Very interesting 19+ minute video that's a good follow up regarding the Spain/Portugal+ blackout. He mentions the "stock up on food and water" warning that went out and references the movie Leave the World Behind. Specifically, the attempt to foster fear of totally empty shelves when only very partial in reality. Long lines for ATMs to get cash followed by long lines to get food in stores. Cyber attack and the push for digital currency prominent. Also, there were a couple power incidents in the UK (2 a.m.) just before the Spain/Portugal blackout plus another substation fire near Heathrow like the first one. As usual, excellent comments to the vid including these tidbits:

My daughter works for a company that supplies to M&S amongst others she is a logistics account manager and i can honestly say this hasnt effected her company.

WEF has a new leader he's flexing allready

All planned. And it’s the usual suspects.

We had the same thing today in Enschede the Netherlands.A transformer caught fire or exploded and 20 000 households were without power for several hours.

 

[loreta]

A little humor again, its important. Here the President trying to solve the problems of the country.

 

[Natus Videre]

A little humor again, its important. Here the President trying to solve the problems of the country.

There is always a fine line between power outage and power outrage.

 

[Alejo]

Came across this from Dimitri Medvedev, specially interesting is the bolded part. This was posted on his telegram channel.

About the international labor holiday

If the U.S. had an award for valiant labor, its current president could be its cavalier for his first hundred days in office, and especially for starting the tariff battle.

In doing so, the sickle and hammer of his tariffs are directed against one and all.

Close neighbors are suffering, degenerates in Foggy Albion are weeping, and crazy old Europe is mad. It's not good for them at all. They have to go to the bow to make a ritual transaction under the code name “kiss my ass”. And then there's the blackout in the south of Europe. (Yes! Yes! Everyone knows who did it...)

China, however, has its own vast resources and a gigantic domestic market, so its economy will certainly withstand any pressure. This is where Trump's blunder went wrong.

We hardly trade with America, and we are not subject to the new atrocious tariffs. They make no sense when there are illegal “restrictive measures,” of which there are already 30,000!

But Trump has finished the Kiev regime paying for American aid with minerals. Now they will have to pay for military supplies with the national wealth of the disappearing country. And the U.S. Senate, led by Republicans, is preparing to impose another “crushing sanctions” against us. Let's see how the new administration responds. Trump's ratings have gone down, the “deep state” is fiercely resisting him.

May is off to a stormy start. And by no means peaceful. Victory Day is still to come.

Happy Holidays! Happy May 1st!

 

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Very interesting 19+ minute video that's a good follow up regarding the Spain/Portugal+ blackout. He mentions the "stock up on food and water" warning that went out and references the movie Leave the World Behind. Specifically, the attempt to foster fear of totally empty shelves when only very partial in reality. Long lines for ATMs to get cash followed by long lines to get food in stores. Cyber attack and the push for digital currency prominent. Also, there were a couple power incidents in the UK (2 a.m.) just before the Spain/Portugal blackout plus another substation fire near Heathrow like the first one. As usual, excellent comments to the vid including these tidbits:

That YouTube guy is a scaremonger, always doom and gloom. He's bad for your mental health as reality is not doom and gloom 24/7, 365 days a year.

I used to keep tabs on the guy for years until I figured out he's just not good to your mental health.

He also always titles his videos with a sort of hook to reel you in.

 

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Also, there were a couple power incidents in the UK (2 a.m.) just before the Spain/Portugal blackout

Here's an article reporting on the UK incident although very light on details:

Sunday evening saw a series of unexplained shutdowns at several power plants in the U.K., causing minor but abnormal variations in grid frequency, The Telegraph reported.

UK had an outage just before spain

citizenwatchreport.com