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Massive Power Outage Hits Spain and Portugal, €300M Losses Expected

5/2/2025

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A massive power outage on April 28, 2025, plunged Spain and Portugal into chaos, halting transportation and vital services. While the cause is still under investigation, experts have dismissed renewable energy overload as a factor. The European Network of Transmission System Operators is set to form a committee, with initial findings anticipated in six months. Insured losses could reach between €100 million and €300 million.

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A massive power outage on April 28, 2025, plunged Spain and Portugal into chaos, halting transportation and vital services. While the cause is still under investigation, experts have dismissed renewable energy overload as a factor. The European Network of Transmission System Operators is set to form a committee, with initial findings anticipated in six months. Insured losses could reach between €100 million and €300 million.