Spain lost 15 gigawatts of electricity — or about 60% of its supply. Portugal, whose grid is connected to Spain's, also went down. Only the countries' island territories were spared.

People wait in front of the Atocha train station for services to return to normal after a widespread power outage hit Spain and Portugal around midday, in Madrid, Spain, April 28, 2025.

The blackout came just days after Spain announced a major clean energy achievement. On April 16, 2025, Spain’s national grid operated entirely on renewable energy, meeting demand during a weekday.

Portugal, connected to Spain's grid, also experienced a blackout, while island territories were unaffected. Passengers wait outside Atocha train station in Madrid after a massive power cut halted ...

MADRID (AP) — The massive power outage that hit the Iberian peninsula on April 28 has reignited a debate in Spain over the country's plan to phase out its nuclear reactors as it generates more ...

Spain's Repsol said on Thursday its second-quarter adjusted profit beat expectations despite a 175 million euro ($206 million ...

The Madrid Open tennis tournament resumed after the blackout caused 22 matches to be postponed. A packed schedule Tuesday included second-ranked Iga Swiatek advancing to the quarterfinals.

MADRID — The cause of Spain and Portugal's widespread blackouts remained a mystery on Tuesday, with some isolated disruption remaining after power was largely restored to both countries. Power ...

Jack Draper commented on the blackout that hit Spain and forced the suspension of Monday’s matches at the Madrid Open. The world No. 6 faced Matteo Berrettini later in the day in a match that ...

MADRID (AP) — Six weeks after Spain and Portugal suffered a massive power outage, authorities in Madrid issued an official report Tuesday saying April’s cascading blackout that left tens of ...

The Madrid Open tennis tournament resumed after the blackout caused 22 matches to be postponed. A packed schedule Tuesday included second-ranked Iga Swiatek advancing to the quarterfinals.