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Spain and Portugal's late April electricity blackout caused by excessive voltage

Spain and Portugal’s April power blackout caused by excessive voltage

SPAIN and Portugal’s April 28 electricity blackout was caused by excessive voltage according a report published by the European network of electricity transmission system operators(ENTSO-E).

3 Oct, 2025 @ 15:15

Green·Lead·National News

Greenhouse gases generated by Spain’s power sector fell by 16.8% in 2024

GREENHOUSE gas emissions from Spain’s power sector fell by 16.8% in 2024, compared to the previous year- a reduction of 1.5 million tonnes. The Ministry

2 Oct, 2025 @ 14:15

Environment·Green·Lead

Shocking new findings reveal Spanish government was aware of a potential blackout

THE Spanish government was warned months before the blackout that the country’s electrical grid was at risk of large-scale failure. Officials were made aware of

5 May, 2025 @ 17:23

Lead·National News

Calls to emergency services rose 500% in Andalucia during Spain’s blackout – despite authorities pleading with the public to avoid unnecessary calls

DURING the nationwide blackout on Monday, the Emergency Coordination Center (112) received nearly 6,000 calls in Andalucia alone, a figure that is five times greater

29 Apr, 2025 @ 11:15

Andalucia·Lead

ZERO DAY: How an Olive Press reporter watched Spain’s world turn upside down on historic day

EXTRAORDINARY TIMES: How Zero Day unravelled on the Costa del Sol as cash is king and the supermarkets all shut their doors. By Jon Clarke

28 Apr, 2025 @ 20:33

EXCLUSIVE·Lead·National News

Luxury Villa Turned Into Marijuana Farm In Spain's Valencia With Drugs Sent To Uk

More than a third of stolen electricity in Malaga is used by drug cartels, figures reveal

CASES of electricity theft to power indoor marijuana plantations are surging in Malaga, with drug cartels consuming more than 36% of the stolen energy, according

21 Feb, 2025 @ 14:14

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Horror as pet dog is electrocuted to death ‘after stepping into a charged puddle’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A PET dog died on a walk after allegedly being electrocuted to death in the resort town of Fuengirola. Police were alerted after reports of

22 Jan, 2024 @ 15:16

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Spain's Canary Islands Aim For Full Decarbonising Of Economy By 2040 Helped By New Hydro Project

Spain’s Canary Islands aim for full economy decarbonising by 2040 helped by new hydro project

THE CANARY ISLANDS want to fully decarbonise their economy by 2040- ten years before the rest of the European Union. A big step towards that

10 May, 2023 @ 11:15

Canary Islands·Environment·Lead

Blaze that incinerated electricity cables in central Madrid likely caused by surge in demand

A FIRE that broke out in central Madrid in the early hours of December 26 was likely caused by a surge in power consumption, sources

28 Dec, 2022 @ 14:15

Lead·Madrid

Keep warm and save money in Spain this winter

TO the surprise of newcomers to “sunny” Spain, most houses aren’t designed for winter. Old properties lack insulation and have stone floors, single-glazed windows, and

4 Dec, 2022 @ 13:30

Featured·Lead

Utility Giant Iberdrola Reports Net Profit Drop Of 14% In Spain

Utility giant Iberdrola reports profit fall of 14% in Spain

SPANISH energy provider Iberdola has reported a 29% rise in profits over the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period last year.

26 Oct, 2022 @ 11:40

Business & Finance·Lead

Spain’s inflation rate shows surprise small fall in August

INFLATION in Spain stood at 10.4% in August- a 0.4% drop on July’s rate according to figures released on Tuesday by the National Institute of

30 Aug, 2022 @ 11:20

Lead·National News

Sunny delight: As temperatures soar in Spain so does demand for solar power

THE solar energy revolution has firmly taken hold across Spain, with demand for solar panel installations soaring as homeowners and businesses alike realise the huge

13 Aug, 2022 @ 10:00

Environment·Sponsored

Spain's annual inflation rate falls to 2.2% with food price rises slowing further

Inflation rate in Spain hits 10.8%- highest figure since December 1984

INFLATION in Spain rose to 10.8% in July, which is the highest rate since December 1984. Figures released by the National Statistics Institute on Friday

12 Aug, 2022 @ 12:45

Lead·National News

Spain suffers ice shortage

THE soaring cost of electricity is being blamed for an ice shortage across Spain as it suffers in the grip of the third heatwave of

7 Aug, 2022 @ 12:45

Food & Drink·Lead·National News·Weather

Supermarkets and Valencia government in Spain set to offer discount voucher for low-income households

Spain’s annual food shopping bill predicted to rise by average of €200 this year

ANNUAL food shopping basket costs are expected to rise by €200 in Spain this year according to the latest Allianz European Food Inflation report. The

25 May, 2022 @ 16:30

Lead·National News

Domestic electricity and gas users wait to see if Spain's government will extend tax cuts on bills

Spain telesales fraud switches electricity customers to new suppliers without them knowing

THE Policia Nacional have arrested 44 people across Spain over a telesales fraud which used stolen personal contact details from electricity company databases. Customer information

6 May, 2022 @ 13:16

Crime & Law·Lead

Beautiful View Of Field With Wind Turbines At Sunset And Cloudy

Wind of change: Two sides of the ecologist movement clash as Spain debates renewable energy

OUCH! Another electric bill arrived today as more evidence of the skyrocketing price of energy. Electricity costs have quadrupled – yes quadrupled! – from February

10 Apr, 2022 @ 15:00

Business & Finance·Columnists·Jack Gaioni: Jack's Corner·Lead·Other News

Electric and hybrid car sales have already smashed 2024 total in Spain

What you should know before buying an electric car in Spain

Drivers everywhere are considering whether their next purchase should be an electric car. Environmentally friendly minded folk understand the need to reduce emissions and slow

2 Apr, 2022 @ 12:45

Lead·Must Read·National News

Spain and Portugal team up to propose cap on electricity costs

SPAIN and Portugal are to submit a proposal to the EU to cap wholesale electricity prices The plan was confirmed by Minister for Ecological Transition,

18 Mar, 2022 @ 14:20

Lead·National News

Inflation rises in Spain due to higher electricity prices and tourist-related services

Spain’s annual inflation rate falls for first time since February 2021

INFLATION in Spain fell in January according to figures produced on Monday by the National Statistics Institute(INE). The INE says that January’s rate was 6%

31 Jan, 2022 @ 13:51

Lead·National News

Inflation soars to highest level in Spain for 29 years due to rising fuel prices

INFLATION skyrocketed to an annual 5.4% rise in October according to Spain’s National Institute of Statistics(INE). It’s the highest level in 29 years and is

12 Nov, 2021 @ 14:15

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Solar Farm Plans Unveiled In Spain's Alicante Area For Project That Could Power 70,000 Homes

Solar farm plan launched in Spain’s Alicante area to supply electricity for 70,000 homes

PLANS have been unveiled for a €62 million solar farm in Alicante Province which would produce power for up to 70,000 households. Valencian energy business

8 Nov, 2021 @ 18:30

Alicante·Environment·Lead

Electricity blackout fears cause panic buying in Palma Mallorca

Electricity blackout fears cause panic buying in Spain’s Mallorca

GOVERNMENT announcements of possible electricity blackouts across, Austria, Germany and Sweden have prompted many people in the Balearic Islands to stock up on food and other

5 Nov, 2021 @ 13:26

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Electricity prices in Spain rise for the fifth consecutive day

THE average daily price of electricity in Spain for the wholesale market will rise again this Friday, November 5 for the fifth consecutive day to €171.45

5 Nov, 2021 @ 09:19

Lead·National News·Other News

Energy Bosses Summoned To Meet Top Spanish Government Minister As Power Prices Continue To Sky Rocket In Spain

Energy bosses summoned to meet government minister as power prices continue to sky-rocket in Spain

POWER firm bosses in Spain are set to meet with a leading government minister to discuss sky-rocketing energy prices. The El Pais newspaper says that

7 Oct, 2021 @ 13:56

Lead·National News