‘Colossal blackout’ on Iberian Peninsula reveals ‘how dependant our society has develop into on electrical energy’ | EUROtoday
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Monday’s widespread energy outage throughout Spain and Portugal left inaccessible and residents stranded in stalled metros, trapped in lifts, and navigating darkish buildings with solely cellphone flashlights. The blackout, which struck round noon and lasted eight hours, halted each day life and compelled some to take dramatic measures to succeed in security. Across the Iberian Peninsula, the disruption was deeply felt. The disruption uncovered deep vulnerabilities in vital infrastructure and raised pressing questions concerning the resilience of energy grids amid rising demand. For deeper evaluation, FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen welcomes Sophie Ubudasceanu, Energy Market Expert on the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS).
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