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Interconnectors key security tool against blackouts, says Spain grid operator

By Eleonora Rinaldi ( April 29, 2025, 14:00 GMT | Insight) -- Interconnectors, which allow for power to be transferred between countries in line with demand, have a key role to play in securing the Spanish power system against events such as yesterday's blackout, Eduardo Prieto, the Director of Operations at Spain's grid operator said today. The blackout, which was the worst seen in the region in fifty years started at 12:30pm local time and quickly spread from Spain to Portugal, even reaching parts of southwestern France. The exact cause of the blackout remains unclear.Interconnectors have a key role to play in securing the Spanish power system against events such as yesterday's blackout, Eduardo Prieto, the Director of Operations at Spain's grid operator said today....

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