Blackout risk ‘made worse by net zero’, some experts claim
- Tens of millions experienced blackouts across Spain and Portugal, disrupting transport and communication systems, as reported by Reuters.
- The International Energy Agency warned that instability in renewable energy sources could increase risks of blackouts, as noted in a confidential paper circulated to world leaders.
- A rapid loss of power at around 15GW led to the outages, which some sources suggest may be linked to a solar power failure, according to Bloomberg.
- Experts highlighted that a renewable-heavy grid lacks the inertia needed to absorb shocks, making it less resilient to outages, explained energy consultant Kathryn Porter.
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Net Zero Blamed For Europe Blackouts
Some experts say that a reliance on Net Zero energy left Spain and Portugal vulnerable to the mass blackouts that engulfed the region Spain’s national grid operator REE said it had identified two incidents of [...] The post Net Zero Blamed For Europe Blackouts appeared first on The People's Voice.
UK Telegraph: ‘Net zero blamed for Europe’s biggest power cut’ – ‘Experts say a reliance on solar & wind power left Spain & Portugal vulnerable’
Traditional energy systems have mechanisms which allow them to keep running even if there is a shock, such as a surge or loss of power. However, solar and wind do not have the same ability.
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