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Iran’s internet blackout left people in the dark. How does a country shut down the internet?
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Iran’s internet blackout left people in the dark. How does a country shut down the internet?

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In recent days, Iranians experienced a near-complete internet blackout, with local service providers—including mobile services—repeatedly going offline. Iran’s government...

Spain says ‘overvoltage’ caused huge April blackout
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Spain says ‘overvoltage’ caused huge April blackout

A nationwide power outage in Spain in April halted trains, shut businesses and plunged cities into darkness. A major power outage that paralyzed...

After Spain’s blackout, questions about renewable energy are back
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After Spain’s blackout, questions about renewable energy are back

The Asco I nuclear power station, center, is seen near houses in the small town of Asco, Spain in Tuesday, April 15, 2008....

Spain’s blackout highlights renewables’ grid challenge
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Spain’s blackout highlights renewables’ grid challenge

Power grids must evolve to adapt as countries move away from fossil fuels. The cause of last week’s massive power outage in Spain...

Renewable energy in the dock in Spain after blackout
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Renewable energy in the dock in Spain after blackout

Electricity restored in Spain after massive blackout. Fierce debate raged in Spain on Wednesday over the role its reliance on renewable energy may...

Spain’s grid denies renewable energy to blame for massive blackout | News
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Spain’s grid denies renewable energy to blame for massive blackout | News

REE says the outage cannot be blamed on Spain’s high share of renewable energy, cause not clear yet. Spain’s grid operator has denied...

‘Power cuts are normal here’ AJ followers react to Europe blackout
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‘Power cuts are normal here’ AJ followers react to Europe blackout

Parts of Europe were brought to a halt on Monday after a power cut lasted for almost one day.

Spain lights up after massive blackout | Infrastructure
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Spain lights up after massive blackout | Infrastructure

NewsFeed People cheered and danced in Spain’s streets as power was restored following a massive, hours-long blackout. Spain and Portugal, which was also...

Power outages across Spain and Portugal affected millions. How to prepare for a major blackout
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Power outages across Spain and Portugal affected millions. How to prepare for a major blackout

Passengers react as they wait for news of train departures, at Sants train station in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Credit: AP...