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Spanish grid operator 'ignored five years of warnings' over green power blackouts risk as socialist PM Sanchez faces ...

Spanish authorities ignored five years of expert warnings that boosting renewable energy production would leave the power grid vulnerable, according to reports. In September 2020, technicians from Red Eléctrica (REE), which operates the Spanish electricity …

Is Ireland vulnerable to power blackouts like Spain and Portugal?

30 Apr 2025 Is Ireland vulnerable to power blackouts like Spain and Portugal? At just after midday last Monday, electricity grids across the Iberian Peninsula failed almost simultaneously, cutting off power to tens of millions. Trains ground to a halt, …

Morocco’s Internet Gradually Recovers After Iberian Power Blackout

Internet services in Morocco began to stabilise on Tuesday following widespread disruptions caused by a major power outage across parts of the Iberian Peninsula, according to telecom operator Orange Maroc. The Moroccan branch of the French telecoms firm …

Spain over the worst, investigating the causes and determined to prevent repeat of massive power blackout, PM says

Spain 'overcoming worst,' focus on identifying causes, reforms to avoid future problems, prime minister saysSpanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez said that the country was “overcoming the worst” with most systems back up and running as he said that …

Spain’s power blackout comes during intense season at one media ministry

Spain (MNN) — Power has returned to Spain and Portugal after Monday’s blackouts. Public transportation, commerce and communication came to a sudden halt shortly after noon across the two nations, along with power cuts in parts of France, Italy, Germany and …

Investigation under way to uncover cause of power blackout in Spain and Portugal

The hunt has begun for the cause of a massive blackout across Spain, Portugal and parts of France that halted trains, bank machines and traffic lights, in one of Europe’s biggest-ever power grid collapses.

EasyJet issue three-day Spain and Portugal travelling warning after power blackout

Travel operator easyJet has issued a three-day travel warning for Spain and Portugal following a major power blackout. Around 500 flights were cancelled in total due to the blackout, according to an estimate by The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon …

Is The UK At Risk Of Power Blackouts? – UK Reviews Its Infrastructure Security After Power Outages In Spain And Portugal

Photo by Adri Salido/Getty Images The recent widespread power outages in Spain and Portugal have prompted the UK government to undertake a thorough review of its own infrastructure resilience and security measures. These outages, which caused …

How to prepare for a major power blackout like what happened in Spain on Monday

Spain and Portugal experienced major power outages on Monday when Spain's electrical network dropped from 27,500 to 15,000 megawatts. Officials have not reported a cause. The outages affected multiple countries and disrupted various services including …

Wild conspiracy theories flood the internet after Spanish power blackout as sleuths blame alien attack, chem trails and ...

Wild conspiracy theories have flooded the internet following a widespread power cut that rocked Spain and Portugal on Monday. Internet sleuths have floated bizarre theories from alien attacks to US EMP strikes, as information on what triggered the …

Watch: Coco Gauff reacts to clip of her Madrid Open interview cut short due to power blackout in Spain

Coco Gauff ‘s match against Belinda Bencic was one of the three matches held on Monday (April 28) and the rest of the 22 were scheduled for Tuesday. This was due to the massive power outage across Spain and Portugal. Gauff, after her 6-4, 6-2 victory over …

Did Spain’s push for renewable energy have any impact on its mass power blackout?

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Spain’s Toxic Politics Clouds Investigation Into Power Blackout

The clearest response came from Red Eléctrica, which pointed a rapid combination of events over a five-second span. On Monday, with Spaniards reeling, technical personnel from the grid operator spoke to the public just over two hours after the power went …

Inside 12 hours of chaos in Spain during an unprecedented power blackout

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Spain and Portugal hit by massive power blackout

A woman uses her mobile phone torch inside a store during a power outage, in Madrid, Spain, 28 April 2025. A power blackout hit large parts of Spain and spread to neighbouring Portugal and France, disrupting transport systems, internet connections and …

Sabotage investigation launched over power blackout that paralysed Spain

Debunked: No, the electricity blackouts in Spain and Portugal were not caused by a solar flare

POWER CUTS THAT plunged most of Spain and Portugal into blackout conditions have been incorrectly blamed on solar flares by online commentators, despite no significant solar activity being recorded yesterday. Electricity had been restored to more than 90% …

Greenland satellite services disrupted after Spanish power blackout

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Remote regions of Greenland have lost access to key satellite services including internet and telephones, the Arctic island's telecoms group said late on Monday, adding it would investigate whether this was related to a massive …

MASS OUTAGE: Striking images show Spain and Portugal descend into chaos as enormous power blackout hits

Pictures show how one of Europe’s most severe blackouts left Spain and Portugal reeling, with flights grounded, metro systems paralyzed ATMs not working. Officials did not say what caused the blackout, the second such serious European power outage in as …

Water On Demand Featured in Upcoming TV Series 'The Raise'

Highlighting creative solution to trillion-dollar water deficit CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Water On Demand Inc. (WODI), a fintech-focused company turning water systems into tax-leveraged assets, and American …

PV-Carport-Lösungen mit smarter Parkplatzverwaltung: Gorfion Green Energy und EnoPark starten strategische Partnerschaft

Kunden von Gorfion Green Energy und EnoPark können PV-Carports inklusive intelligenter Parkplatzmanagement-Software ohne Eigeninvestitionen realisieren. KONSTANZ, GERMANY, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Die Gorfion Green Energy und das …

PteroDynamics Exhibits at SOF Week 2025 Annual Conference for Special Operations Forces

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PteroDynamics Inc., an innovator in autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, today announced that it is exhibiting at SOF Week 2025, the annual convention for …

Klean Industries Secures Global Patent Protection for End-of-Life Tire Pyrolysis Technology

International PCT Patent Reinforces Klean’s Leadership in Advanced Resource Recovery NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Klean Industries Inc. (“Klean”), a global leader in tire pyrolysis and circular economy solutions …

Edo Collaborates with Piclo to Bring Commercial Buildings into Connecticut Flexibility Marketplace

Edo and Piclo partner to bring flexible load from commercial buildings into Connecticut demand flexibility program. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edo, a leader in demand flexibility and building energy …

Pando Electric Awarded $5.4 Million CEC Grant to Expand Multifamily Housing EV Charging Across California

Pando Electric wins $5.4M CEC grant to install 1,600+ EV chargers, bringing affordable, reliable charging to multifamily homes across California. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pando Electric, the fastest-growing …

Grimes Carbon Tech Says U.S. Can Produce Enough Rare Earths to Exceed Demand for the Next 1,000 Years

GCT to preview its proprietary technology on May 21, 2025 at 10 am EDT (GMT-4) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Green energy start-up, Grimes Carbon Tech (GCT) will preview its proprietary technology for turning existing …

Enact Solar Announces Strategic Partnership with Renusol

Partnership will Enable Solar Installers to Streamline Operational Efficiency and Reduce Costs Through Software Platform Integration PLEASANTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enact Solar, the award-winning intelligent …

A Leader In Hurricane Prediction, Weather 20/20 Predicts 20 Named Storms

Backed by 3 years of top-ranked accuracy, Weather 20/20 forecasts a high-impact 2025 hurricane season with major U.S. landfall threats. KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weather 20/20, a global leader in …

Advanced Recycling Market estimated to reach US$3.783 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 13.08%

The advanced recycling market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 13.08% from US$2.046 billion in 2025 to US$3.783 billion by 2030. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new study published by Knowledge …

CustomWeather Launches a-la-carte Customized Daily Weather Reports

Construction, Energy, Outdoor Venues, Agriculture and Marine sectors can order weather reports and forecasts, delivered daily for pinpoint locations worldwide. MILL VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CustomWeather, Inc. …

CustomWeather Launches a-la-carte Customized Daily Marine Reports

Offshore Platforms, Dredging, Marine Surveying and related marine sectors can order custom marine reports, delivered daily for pinpoint locations worldwide. MILL VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CustomWeather, Inc. …

Smart Transformer Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth, Forecast, and Regional Insights 2024–2035

Smart Transformer Market was valued at USD 2.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period (2025-2035). INDORE, INDIA, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The market growth is recognized due to the …

Equinor sells the Peregrino field for USD 3.5 billion

Equinor Brasil Energia Ltda., a subsidiary of Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR), has entered into agreements(1) with Brazilian company Prio Tigris Ltda., a subsidiary of PRIO SA (PRIO3.SA) for a sale of its 60% operated interest in the Peregrino field in …

Equinor selger Peregrino-feltet for 3,5 milliarder USD

Equinor Brasil Energia Ltda., et datterselskap av Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE: EQNR), har inngått avtaler(1) om salg av sin egenopererte eierandel på 60 prosent i Peregrino-feltet i Brasil med det brasilianske selskapet Prio Tigris Ltda. (PRIO3.SA). PRIO, …

AXTAL’s OCXOs Offer Ultra-Low Noise and Jitter Over Wide Frequency Ranges

AXIOM ULN OCXO’s offer ultra-low, close-in phase noise and noise floor and reduced jitter; Ideal for radar, communication and RF measurement systems. BREA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Q-Tech Corporation, a leading global …

National Strand Strengthens Commitment to Buy America Initiatives with NTIA Map Inclusion

National Strand, a U.S. steel strand manufacturer, joins NTIA's BABA map and deepens its commitment to the Buy America initiative. BAYTOWN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Strand, an American-owned and operated …

Hicks Partners Launches Ohio Energy Siting & Outreach Services for AI, Data Center, and Industrial Power Projects

Siting and community outreach to fast-track pipelines, power generation, and AI data centers COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hicks Partners has launched new Ohio-based energy siting and stakeholder outreach …

Commercial Solar Panel Recycling Honored by CIANJ for State-of-the-Art Environmental Innovation on Earth Day

CSPR honored by CIANJ for leading solar panel recycling innovation, spotlighting scalable, zero-landfill solutions this Earth Day in New Jersey. PHILLIPSBURG, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Commercial Solar Panel Recycling …

VizConnect, Inc. ($VIZC: OTC) – Croteau Homes Surpasses $6 Million in Project Management Contracts for 2025

VizConnect, Inc. (OTCMKTS:VIZC) PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VizConnect, Inc. ($VIZC: OTC) – Croteau Homes Surpasses $6 Million in Project Management Contracts for 2025, Signaling Strong Momentum Into 2026 …