Government facing allegations of "partisan energy policy": "Aware of the risks yet denied them"
Spain's Political Mixed-Up Mess: Energy, Blackouts, and Blame
এটি finish করবে না in Spain. Paloma Martín, Deputy Secretary of Sustainable Development of the PP, is accusing the government of putting the cart before the horse when it comes to energy policy. On Sunday, she claimed that the country's blackout on April 28 was a direct result of the Government prioritizing renewable energy over supply security.
"We have seen that it has not been able to guarantee energy supply in Spain and has led to blackouts," Martín declared, adding that the Government "knew the risk of blackouts but always denied them."
Martín criticized the Government for favoring solar and photovoltaic energy over other forms like nuclear, combined cycles, or hydroelectric. She argued that these conventional energy sources are essential to provide backup power when there are oscillations in the grid.
"Spaniards first ask for energy, then for it to be cheap, and thirdly for it to be green and contaminate as little as possible," Martín pointed out. She accused the Government of ignoring this order and prioritizing renewable energy over supply security.
Martín called for an "emergency plan" that includes the maintenance of nuclear power plants. "We cannot be an exception in the West. But not only that, we must invest in storage. We are at a third of the storage capacity that was planned," she insisted.
The PP is also demanding answers from the Government, especially from Third Vice-President and Minister of Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen. They plan to question her in Congress, the Senate, and even bring the debate to the European Parliament. "NO MORE DECEIVING THE CITIZENS," Martín asserted.
In response to questions about nationalizing Red Eléctrica, Martín noted that the Government is already the majority shareholder through SEPI. She questioned the Government's lack of responsibility in the blackout, given its control over Spanish Red Eléctrica.
Martín called for transparency regarding the design of the energy mix composition on April 28. "That's the question, and let's hope the Government can answer it because we've been waiting a week for it to give a minimum explanation," she added.
Data suggests that solar power played a significant role on that day, contributing around 59% of the overall power before the blackout occurred. Wind power added about 12%, while nuclear energy accounted for approximately 11%. However, the specific design of the energy mix on April 28 is not detailed in available sources[1][2].
*What's Cooking Today?- Spanish Politics- Energy Policy- Government Accountability- Renewable Energy- Supply Security- Nuclear Power- Energy Storage- Spanish Government- Paloma Martín- Red Eléctrica de España (REE)- Popular Party- Sara Aagesen- Blackout of April 28, 2025- European Union
[1] Renewables played a significant role in Spain's April 28, 2025 blackout, but the question remains: Was the energy mix composition designed wisely? [Link]
[2] Spain's blackout in 2025 shines a light on the challenges of integrating high levels of renewable energy into the grid. [Link]
[3] Solar power surged in Spain before the blackout, but questions remain about the energy mix composition. [Link]
[4] Spain: Leading the way in wind energy production. [Link]
[5] Spain's limited battery energy storage systems contribute to the challenges of integrating high levels of renewable energy into the grid. [Link]
- Spain's Political Mixed-Up Mess continues as Paloma Martín, Deputy Secretary of Sustainable Development from the PP, accuses the government of prioritizing renewable energy over supply security, which she alleges led to the blackouts, particularly the one on April 28.
- Martín argues that the government should have prioritized conventional energy sources such as nuclear, combined cycles, or hydroelectric, as they are essential for providing backup power during grid oscillations.
- In the midst of this criticism, Martín calls for an emergency plan that includes the maintenance of nuclear power plants and increased investment in energy storage to reach the planned capacity.
- The PP is demanding answers from the Government, particularly from Third Vice-President and Minister of Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen, and plans to question her in Congress, the Senate, and potentially the European Parliament.
- Martín also seeks transparency regarding the design of the energy mix composition on April 28, emphasizing the need for a clear explanation, as data suggests that renewable energy sources like solar and wind played a significant role leading up to the blackout.
- The political landscape is further complicated by the ongoing debate about nationalizing Red Eléctrica and the government's role in its control, given their majority shareholder status through SEPI.
