In Spain, controversy has flared over the rapid acceleration of the energy transition

The first objective after a massive blackout like the one of 28 April, one of those events once in a lifetime, is that it will not happen again. Long before the chain of failures that fell in the fourth largest electricity market in the EU is known for certain, the system has been activating springs for weeks to minimize the risk of a new cut. Especially, with more gas plants operating to ensure firmness and flexibility.Even if at the cost of an…

Spanish Scientists "Were Experimenting with How Far They Could Push Renewable Energy" Before Countrywide Blackout – The Daily Sceptic

Spanish scientists "were experimenting with how far they could push renewable energy" before the recent blackouts, as blame begins to fall not only on green energy but on the socialist government's reckless mismanagement.

The blackout in Spain leads openly to a change in energy policy. That's good, with more Realism, the energizing turnaround will succeed better.

In Spain, controversy has flared over the rapid acceleration of the energy transition

The massive power outage on April 28 has ignited the debate over the importance of renewable energy in the country's energy mix.

The latest National Security report warns of the "risks associated" with energy transformation towards a model based on "green generation." That document was approved by the Department of National Security of the Government Presidency just four days before the massive blackout on 29 April. The report makes an assessment of the risks to national security in Spain, and concludes that "the availability of raw materials, new storage technologies or …

Could the Spain Blackout Be a Wake-Up Call for Our Renewable Grid?

Have you ever wondered how a country bursting with sunshine and wind can suddenly plunge into darkness?Welcome, dear reader! We’re the Free AstroScience family, and today we’ll journey through Spain’s dramatic 28 April 2025 blackout—the first large-scale outage in a grid powered mostly by renewables. Stick with us to the end and you’ll discover not only what tripped the system, but also what every nation must do next to keep the lights on in a d…