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.

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,

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.