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Spain's Blackout Sparks Blame Game Among Utilities

5/29/2025

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On April 28, 2025, Spain plunged into darkness as a massive blackout struck, igniting a fierce blame game between grid operator Redeia and utility companies. Redeia's president, Beatriz Corredor, pointed fingers at conventional generators for poor voltage control, while Iberdrola's CEO, Mario Ruiz-Tagle, insisted the grid operator must ensure integrity. Corredor firmly rejected accusations that renewable energy sources were to blame.

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On April 28, 2025, Spain plunged into darkness as a massive blackout struck, igniting a fierce blame game between grid operator Redeia and utility companies. Redeia's president, Beatriz Corredor, pointed fingers at conventional generators for poor voltage control, while Iberdrola's CEO, Mario Ruiz-Tagle, insisted the grid operator must ensure integrity. Corredor firmly rejected accusations that renewable energy sources were to blame.