Spain is about to face the challenge of a “black start”

Restoring power after a blackout is incredibly challenging because the very grid that powers everything—from remote controls to generators—relies on power itself. This means only certain facilities, like smaller plants with diesel generators, can kickstart operations during a black start. However, the order in which these systems are powered up matters crucially; if done incorrectly, it could overwhelm the already strained system and lead to further disruptions.