Power Restoration Underway in Spain After Widespread Blackout

Spanish electricity grid operator Red Electrica announced on Monday the commencement of power restoration in several regions following a significant blackout across the Iberian Peninsula. "We are initiating power recovery in the northern and southern parts of the peninsula, crucial for the gradual restoration of electricity supply," the operator stated in a social media update.

Gradual Process to Full Recovery

The restoration involves a meticulous process of re-energizing the transmission grid as generation units are sequentially brought back online. Red Electrica emphasized ongoing efforts to fully reinstate the power supply, highlighting the complexity of the task at hand.

Blackout Impacts Multiple Countries

Reports from local media indicated that the outage affected not only Spain but also Portugal and parts of France. The cause of this extensive blackout remains unidentified, sparking concerns and investigations into the incident.