Darkness at noon: Spain & Portugal hit by massive blackout

In an unprecedented blackout, major cities across Spain, Portugal, and southwest France were plunged into chaos as a massive power outage brought daily life to a standstill. Trains stopped, traffic lights failed, mobile networks crashed, and even the Madrid Open was disrupted. What caused this sudden collapse? From suspected wildfires to rare atmospheric phenomena, experts have been scrambling for answers. This video breaks down the timeline of events, explores possible causes, and looks at what this means for Europe’s interconnected power grid—and the future of clean energy.