Power Restored Across Spain Following Massive Outage

Spain's electricity grid operator, Red Electrica, announced on Tuesday that 99.16% of demand has been successfully restored after a significant outage hit the Iberian Peninsula. The operator confirmed that all transmission grid substations are now fully operational, marking a swift recovery from the disruption.

Portugal's Progress in Power Restoration

In neighboring Portugal, the grid operator REN reported that power has been reinstated at 85 out of 89 substations, showcasing significant progress in overcoming the challenges posed by the blackout.

Investigation into the Cause

The blackout, attributed to grid oscillations, has been thoroughly examined, with European Commissioner for Competitiveness, Teresa Ribera, emphasizing that there is no evidence of sabotage or cyberattacks involved in the incident.