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Albania Ranked Worst in Europe for Power Outages, Posing Challenges for Businesses

A Wiringo study reveals Albania suffers the most power outages in Europe and Eurasia, averaging 40 yearly outages translating to 65 hours without power per person, significantly impacting businesses, particularly those requiring reliable electricity like frozen food companies.

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Portugal to Invest €400 Million in Grid Upgrades After Blackout

The Portuguese government will invest €400 million in 31 measures to bolster its electricity grid's resilience, including a battery storage auction, infrastructure upgrades, and a 'green map' for renewable energy projects, following a recent widespread blackout.

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La Palma Suffers Total Power Outage, Restored in Three Hours

A complete power outage hit La Palma island on Tuesday at 5:32 PM, affecting 50,289 users, due to a turbine trip; power was fully restored within three hours thanks to Endesa's swift response.

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Iberian Blackouts Prompt EU Energy Grid Upgrade Demand

Spain and Portugal have requested EU intervention to expedite the construction of enhanced power grid connections with France after nationwide blackouts in late April disrupted transport, communications, and other essential services; the cause remains undetermined, and delays from France are suspect...

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Colombia's Energy Grid: Growing Risks of Widespread Blackouts

Facing growing energy demands and climate change impacts, Colombia's power grid, heavily reliant on hydropower, risks widespread blackouts due to insufficient generation capacity expansion and lack of grid interconnection; experts warn of the need for significant investment to ensure energy security...

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Spain's Energy Crisis: Blackout Exposes Systemic Failures

A massive electricity grid failure in Spain caused widespread blackouts, four deaths, and significant economic losses, exposing systemic flaws in the country's energy policy and highlighting the insufficient backup from stable sources like nuclear power to the excessive reliance on solar and wind en...

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Portugal to Invest €400 Million to Prevent Future Electricity Blackouts

Following a major electricity blackout three months prior, the Portuguese government announced a €400 million investment in 31 measures to reinforce the national electric system's security, including battery storage, improved grid control, and a map of areas suitable for renewable energy production,...

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Puerto Rico Sues Luma Energy for Damages Caused by Chronic Blackouts

The Puerto Rico government filed a lawsuit against Luma Energy, alleging negligence and responsibility for appliance damage caused by frequent blackouts, impacting 3.2 million residents and highlighting systemic issues within the island's power grid.

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Iberian Peninsula Demands France Unblock Pyrenees Power Corridors After Blackout

Spain and Portugal urged France to unblock two key electrical corridors through the Pyrenees after a major blackout on April 28th, 2025, highlighting the need to end the Iberian Peninsula's energy isolation and increase grid resilience, demanding binding commitments and deadlines.

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Iberian Blackouts Prompt EU Energy Infrastructure Plea

Spain and Portugal are urging the EU to expedite the completion of power grid connections with France after nationwide blackouts in late April caused widespread disruption. A letter to the EU's energy commissioner highlights delays and stresses the need for a roadmap with specific milestones.

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Energy Transition Increases European Grid Vulnerability

Professor Marjan Popov at Delft University of Technology is developing new methods to protect Europe's increasingly vulnerable electricity grid from power outages caused by the energy transition, as highlighted by the recent rapid failure of the Spanish and Portuguese grids, a stark contrast to the ...

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Greece Steps Up Grid Resilience After Iberian Blackout"

Concerns are rising in Greece following a major blackout in Portugal and Spain, potentially linked to renewable energy fluctuations. Greek authorities are strengthening their grid and collaborating with producers and regulators to manage renewable energy integration and enhance resilience.

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