Massive Power Outage in Spain and Portugal: First Known Blackout Caused by Excessive Voltage Disrupts Iberian Peninsula
On April 28, 2025, the Iberian Peninsula experienced one of the most significant power outages in over two decades, affecting millions of residents across Spain and Portugal. Major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Porto, and Seville plunged into darkness, disrupting daily life, transportation, and communication networks. This blackout was unprecedented, notably as it is now…