- While the cause of a widespread power outage that plunged Spain and Portugal into blackout is still under investigation, a "generation disconnection" within the Spanish power grid is suspected.
- Although Spain relies heavily on renewable energy, officials have ruled out renewables as the direct cause of the blackout.
- Experts suggest a technical issue with a high-voltage cable connecting the French and Spanish grids may have contributed.
- The incident highlights the need for stronger and more resilient power grids to accommodate the increasing use of renewable energy sources, they say.
- The outage has caused significant disruption across the two countries, with about 500 flights cancelled and tens of thousands of travellers stranded.
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