Causes of the April Blackout disclosed in the report
As revealed in the latest report, the operator’s mistakes and the lack of cooperation between the energy sector led to one of the greatest failures in the history of the Iberian Peninsula. Energy supplies were fully restored the next day.
Blackout in Spain – what was the reason?
A great failure of April 28, which In a few seconds she deprived of tens of millions of peoplewas the result of a voltage stroke. According to the report presented on Tuesday, June 17, this sudden increase in voltage caused a chain reaction, leading to extensive interference in the power system.
The effects were immediate: the lights went out throughout the cities, trains and the subway stopped, and many mass events were suddenly canceled. Chaos covered not only Spain, but also neighboring Portugal.
Power failure report
According to the report presented by the Minister for Ecological Transformation, Sara Aagesen, shows that The main culprit is the National Energy Network Operator – Red Eléctrica (Ree). As indicated, Ree incorrectly assessed the demand for energy and failed to properly react to power fluctuations in the system.
The extensive failure was the result of many technical problems, not a cyber attack
– Aagesen emphasized during the Tuesday press conference.
Although the operator’s responsibility is the largest, the minister pointed out that the causes of the failure should also be sought on the side of energy producers. As it turns out, They did not provide ree support at a key moment, which still deepened the crisis. There was no coordination and response from energy producers at a crucial moment.
Spain. Cyberatak excluded
From the very beginning there was speculation that Blackout could be the result of a cyber attack. However, the government has repeatedly denied such reports. Now, thanks to the published report, this version has been definitively excluded.
Although the report clearly indicates guilty neglect, now it is Who is ultimately responsible for the April failure will be decided by the National Commission for Markets and Competition as well as courts. As announced, the case will be considered in the near future.
Source: PAP
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