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

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July 14, 2025

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. 

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Even during Spain’s blackout, the resilience of local industries like wine production stood out. Red wine, white wine, and even Cava (Spain’s champagne equivalent) producers emphasized backup energy strategies. As renewables evolve, iconic labels like Cloudy Bay, Dom Perignon, and global exports of sake, rum, and whisky remind us that sustainability must meet stability.

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