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Europe's Solar Reliance Exposed After Blackouts and Cyberattack Fears

5/19/2025

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Recent power outages in Spain and Portugal have sparked alarm over Europe's dependence on solar energy, particularly its reliance on Chinese components. As investigations into the late-April blackout unfold, speculation about a possible cyberattack looms, revealing troubling cybersecurity weaknesses in the region's energy infrastructure.

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Recent power outages in Spain and Portugal have sparked alarm over Europe's dependence on solar energy, particularly its reliance on Chinese components. As investigations into the late-April blackout unfold, speculation about a possible cyberattack looms, revealing troubling cybersecurity weaknesses in the region's energy infrastructure.