Spain’s power blackout – A stress test for renewables?

April’s massive blackout across Spain and Portugal has re-ignited debate about the rapid rollout of renewables, grid stability, and the need for new tools as the power system transforms. The worst blackout in Spain’s recent history has come loaded with lessons for the future energy transition.

Reporting by Pablo Bronte, Editor Iberia, Montel.

Contributor: Ana Barillas, Director, Aurora Energy Research Iberia.

This video was first published on 27th May 2025.