Spain’s massive power outage was caused by technical errors

Published June 17, 2025 11:30am ET



The massive power outage that swept across Spain and the larger Iberian Peninsula in late April was caused by multiple technical and planning failures, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Spanish energy minister Sara Aagesen told reporters that small grid failures caused a chain reaction, leading to the blackout. The incident was not caused by a cyberattack, Aagesen added.

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