Spain’s grid denies renewable energy to blame for massive blackout

Spain’s blackout was not caused by its high reliance on renewable energy, as revealed by the country’s grid operator, REE. Despite accounting for 53% of electricity production from solar power, which is more than double the EU average, the incident highlighted vulnerabilities in the grid and the integration of renewable sources. PM Pedro Sanchez faces criticism for delays in addressing the issue, with opposition calling for an independent investigation. The root cause appears to be insufficient stabilization systems despite investments to upgrade Spain’s power infrastructure.