US EditionBlackout 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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Blackout: The Net Zero Agenda's Dystopian Impact
We still do not know the immediate cause of the massive power outage that impacted Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France on Monday. But this has not impeded wild speculation, dubious explanations, and blame avoidance to deter discussion of the role played by the EU’s ‘Net Zero’ agenda and the cultural mindset that accompanies it.The cultural mindset that dominates energy policy today reflects a dystopian outlook that views human developm…
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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