Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?
Summary
The Spanish grid operator has clarified that the large-scale power outage that affected Spain, Portugal, and parts of France recently was not the result of a cyber attack. The exact cause of the power cut still remains unknown, with investigations ongoing to find out.Key Facts
- The massive power outage affected Spain, Portugal, and some parts of France.
- The Spanish grid operator has stated the outage was not due to a cyber attack.
- The exact cause of the power failure remains unknown, as of the moment of writing.
- Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has said once the cause is known, all necessary measures will be taken to prevent a future recurrence.
- Two "disconnection events" occurred in quick succession in south-west Spain, where substantial solar power is generated.
- It is suspected that a mismatch of supply and demand for electricity may have led to this power failure.
- Despite having substantial renewable energy sources, confirmation is still needed to determine if the blackout was caused by these sources.
- Large power outages like these reportedly occur about once a year globally.
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