Granada Substation: First to Fail in Spain's Power Outage

Granada Substation: The Epicenter of Spain's Power Outage On April 28th, Spain experienced a major power outage. Investigations quickly focused on the Huéneja substation in Granada, the first point of failure. A reporter from Antena 3 Noticias visited the site and explained that a surge exceeding safety limits triggered the substation's automatic shutdown protocols. "Just before the blackout," the reporter stated, "a surge was detected that exceeded safety limits, causing the automatic shutdown." This substation is connected to several wind, thermosolar, and photovoltaic parks, highlighting the vulnerability of renewable energy infrastructure. The government is investigating the cause of the surge, but the incident underscores the importance of robust safety protocols in the energy sector. The quick response of the substation's safety systems prevented potentially greater damage.