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Apr 29, 2025
Massive Blackout Exposes Vulnerabilities in Spain and Portugal’s Power Grids
A widespread power outage affected Spain, Portugal, and parts of France, highlighting challenges in managing renewable energy integration and the need for grid modernization.
On April 28, 2025, a significant power outage disrupted electricity supply across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France, impacting transportation, healthcare, and daily life for millions. Initial investigations ruled out cyberattacks and extreme weather, focusing instead on two rapid “disconnection events” in Spain’s Extremadura region, a hub for solar energy production. While the exact cause remains under investigation, experts suggest that the high penetration of renewable energy, without corresponding grid infrastructure upgrades, may have contributed to the grid’s instability. The incident underscores the importance of investing in grid resilience and advanced technologies to accommodate the growing share of renewables in Europe’s energy mix. Read more.
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Jun 16, 2025
U.S. Senate Proposes Phasing Out Solar & Wind Tax Credits by 2028
The U.S. Senate is advancing a draft budget bill to phase out solar and wind production tax credits by 2028—gradually reducing them to 0%—while preserving incentives for hydropower, nuclear, and geothermal through 2033–2036.
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Jun 9, 2025
Europe’s Transition to Cheap, Clean Power Hits Roadblocks as Grid Infrastructure Lags
Despite record growth in renewables, Europe’s push for affordable clean energy is stalling due to underinvestment in grid upgrades and system stability technologies.