The sweeping power outage that hit Spain and Portugal this week has raised questions about the electricity grid in a region not normally known for blackouts.

Red Eléctrica, Spain’s electricity grid operator, ruled out a cyberattack, human error or unusual weather. Experts say it could take weeks to determine the cause.

On April 28, 2025, @varuky_ shared a video showing a complete power outage at Avenida de América station in Madrid, Spain. The lights, power, emergency lighting, and cell phone coverage all went out,