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Spain blames solar power for unprecedented blackout

Spain's grid operator rules out the possibility of a cyberattack and attributes the power outage to a drop in solar energy production – “This must never happen again,” says Sánchez – He promises improvements to the system and accountability for private entities

Spain: Applause erupts as power returns to Madrid – Watch video

Celebrations and cheers broke out in the Spanish capital on Monday evening as darkness lifted after hours of blackout

Greenland: Telecommunications in the country affected by the blackout in Spain

Affected areas included some remote settlements, due to a satellite in Maspalomas

Blackouts in Spain and Portugal: Daybreak with power in both countries – Rehearsal for “Zero Day” yesterday’s chaos?

Breath of fresh air in the Iberian Peninsula after the hours-long chaos of "El Cero"

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