This morning, the energy demand on the peninsula showed a remarkable recovery, reaching 99.95% of its capacity, which is equivalent to 25,794 megawatts. This rebound follows the massive blackout that affected the entire Iberian Peninsula since last Monday at 12:30 PM. According to data provided by the Electric Grid and the Ministry of Ecological Transition, all substations in the electricity transmission network are now operational.
Despite progress in recovery, restoration efforts continue from the Electric Control Center in order to fully restore normalcy after the sudden loss of 15 gigawatts of electrical generation in just five seconds. Authorities are investigating the exact causes of the blackout, although the Vice President of the European Commission, Teresa Ribera, has currently ruled out the possibility of a cyberattack. However, uncertainty remains regarding other factors that may have contributed to the incident.
This event has highlighted the urgent need for active demand response mechanisms to ensure the stability of the electrical system. In this context, it is expected that by 2025, the peninsula’s electrical system will have 1,148 megawatts of capacity from installations participating in adjustment services. These mechanisms will help reduce consumption during critical moments and assist in maintaining system balance.
The European Commission has supported such measures, including them in guidelines to enhance the resilience of the electrical system against unexpected phenomena. The effective implementation of these mechanisms will require active collaboration between operators and consumers to ensure a more flexible, stable, and secure supply.
Source: MiMub in Spanish
