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flag A 2024 blackout in Spain and Portugal sparks debate over renewable energy reliance, though officials cite unknown causes, not wind or solar, as the outage's source.

flag Spain’s push for renewable energy faces scrutiny after a major blackout in April affected both Spain and Portugal, with opposition leaders blaming over-reliance on wind and solar, despite officials stating the outage was due to an unknown event and voltage anomalies, not renewables. flag In 2024, wind and solar supplied 57% of Spain’s electricity, up from one-third in 2017, and the government remains committed to 81% renewable electricity by 2030, supported by a €4 billion battery factory in Aragón.

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