JOURNAL ARTICLE

Spain Faces a 'Long Night' as Blackout Drags On With No Answers.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Muñoz, Macarena; Orihuela, Rodrigo; Basteiro, Daniel 3 of 3

Abstract

Spain is facing a significant blackout, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warning of a "long night ahead" as the outage continues with no clear cause or timeline for restoration. The blackout has disrupted transportation, communication networks, and businesses in Spain and Portugal, with some oil refineries reporting production halts. The event highlights the fragility of Europe's grid systems, especially as renewable energy sources become more prevalent. Efforts are being made to restore power through the activation of gas and hydro plants, with some areas gradually coming back online. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Power and Energy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184786300
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