Despite calling the blackout a “wake-up call,” the Reuters piece completely downplays the direct, clear as day role that renewables played in the outage.{ai:summary}<p>A recent blackout in Spain has been linked to a significant drop in solar power production, which fell from 18 GW to under 5 GW, causing instability in the grid. Despite acknowledging this connection, a Reuters article claims renewables are not to blame, creating a contradiction. </p><p>The blackout affected not only Spain but also Portugal and parts of France. Experts suggest that increasing traditional energy sources and investing in battery storage and grid management are necessary to prevent future outages, yet global investment in grid infrastructure remains insufficient. #energy</p>

Reuters claims renewable energy not to blame Spain’s massive power outage—then details how it failed

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