Spain and Portugal faced a significant power failure that lasted nearly 23 hours, affecting transportation and homes. The outage was caused by connection issues and a disconnection from the French network. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and energy experts highlighted the risks of over-reliance on renewable energy sources. Recovery efforts involved restoring power generation from various sources, including hydro-electric and gas plants, with assistance from France and Morocco. The economic impact is estimated at €1.6 billion, and political blame has begun to surface. Despite the chaos, Spaniards showed solidarity and resilience during the crisis. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)