April 30, 2025The photovoltaic sector responds to the blackout: “The grid is stable with renewables, and we are prepared to contribute even more”

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The photovoltaic sector responds to the blackout: “The grid is stable with renewables, and we are prepared to contribute even more”

Following the April 28 power outage, the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), SolarPower Europe, and the Global Solar Council reiterate that photovoltaic technology operated as expected, was not the cause of the failure, and is ready to contribute to system stability with solutions such as storage and hybrid plants.

April 29, 2025The Iberian blackout alerts Europe: it is urgent to strengthen electricity grids and accelerate storage

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The Iberian blackout alerts Europe: it is urgent to strengthen electricity grids and accelerate storage

Millions of people lost power after the blackout in Spain, Portugal, and France, exposing the vulnerability of Europe’s electricity grids and the risk of similar failures across the continent. The crisis intensifies the debate on urgent investments in energy storage, cybersecurity, and resilience. Industry executives and consultants discuss risks and solutions with Strategic Energy Europe.

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