Author: José Luis Dominguez

José Luis Dominguez is a researcher at the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC), where he is currently the Head of the Power Systems Group.

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Spain’s Blackout Blame Game, And That Lost Virtue We Call Patience

On April 28, a massive blackout occurred in Spain, Portugal and the South of France. In the town of Premia de Mar, a man stands in a corner pub lit by a camping lamp.

After the major April 28 blackout in Spain, the rush to assign blame has led to oversimplified narratives and politicized finger-pointing. But solving the real problem will require a more patient, technical and future-focused approach.

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