What Happened and How We Responded
Yesterday, Spain—and various parts of Europe—experienced one of the most significant power outages in recent years, disrupting daily life for millions of people. If you were not in the country at the time, or if you’re new to Spain, here’s what happened and how we at Energy Nordic responded to support our customers during this event.
What happened?
On Monday, a major technical failure in the European power grid caused a widespread outage that affected electricity supply across several countries. In Spain, this led to sudden blackouts in homes, businesses, and public services from the early afternoon onwards.
While the exact cause of the failure is still under investigation, it is known that the issue originated outside of Spain’s internal infrastructure, affecting multiple electricity operators across Europe.
The incident was not linked to Energy Nordic or the Spanish electricity distributors we work with.
How did it affect Spain?
The impact was both immediate and far-reaching. Across the country, public transport systems were paralysed—metros, trams, and some regional trains were suspended. Traffic lights failed, causing traffic jams and increasing road risks in urban areas. Shops and businesses closed early, internet services were unstable, and mobile phone coverage was affected in some locations.
Hospitals, airports, and critical services relied on emergency generators. For many—especially expatriates and visitors unfamiliar with local systems—it was a confusing and stressful experience.
How did we respond?
At Energy Nordic, our priority was to be present, supportive, and proactive. As soon as we were alerted, we activated our emergency procedures and worked closely with Red Eléctrica de España (Spain’s national grid operator) to stay updated and informed.
Where do things stand now?
We are pleased to confirm that as of today, power has been restored to nearly all areas affected by the outage. Spain’s electrical grid is operating normally again, and the vast majority of services—public and private—are functioning as usual.
Our Energy Nordic offices are fully operational, and all services are running smoothly.
If you are still experiencing any issues, please don’t hesitate to get in touch so we can look into it immediately.
We’re here to help
If you have any questions or need support, our dedicated multilingual team is here for you:
📞 +34 900 696 820
📧 info@energynordic.windupweb.es
🕒 Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 16:00
We thank you for your understanding, trust, and patience during this unexpected situation. We remain fully committed to supporting you—every step of the way.
Warm regards,
The Energy Nordic Team
