“Monday’s blackout is just a warning: without nuclear, Spain faces huge blackout”
The recent Blackout on MondayAn unprecedented event that shook the Spanish electric system, Raise numerous questions. Jorge Blanco, CEO of Ceiber Energy, shares his analysis of the situation, exploring possible causes, consequences and measures necessary to avoid future crises, such as the expansion of the nuclear energy source.
Just in the face of these opinions that underline that the nuclear power plants could have saved the disaster or at least having caressed it, the president of the Spanish government, Pedro SánchezHe said that, far from being able to help “it was a problem” and he wanted to clarify during his appearance today.
“Citizens should know that during this crisis, nuclear power plants, Far from being a solution, they have been a problem Because they were out and it was necessary to deviate large quantities of energy to maintain their stable nuclei. “But let’s see what the expert comments, Jorge Blanco at” Euronews “.
An unprecedented detour
Blanco describes the event as “the question of one million”. As he explains, The electrical system is designed to manage the deviations minimum in the generation and energy consumption, But a loss of 60% (equivalent to 15gw) is “impossible to take” in normal circumstances. “This cannot happen, that’s why I give more accommodation to the possibility of being a computer attack“He said.
The first indications indicate an investigation in the course of Telefónica, which analyzes possible attacks through compromised IP IP. However, Blanco underlines the complexity of an attack of this reachSince it would have required to simultaneously influence multiple distributors and break the protection of the electric systems waterfalls.
The CEO of Ceiber Energy describes in detail the system by regulating the demand and demand in real time. Operators work with different energy sourcesFrom the thermal to the wind and the final price is determined by the last source that enters the system. “If as” hacker “you can modify this cassation, The domino effect can be devastating “He warned.
In this context, Blanco highlights the importance of the protection mechanisms: “To avoid faults, the electrical systems cut the flow of energy if they detect serious irregularities, preferring to lose 15 GW to risk a total collapse of the national energy system.”
Dependence on energy and policies at stake
The situation highlights the limits of Spanish energy policy. Blanco criticized that Red Eléctric cannot make further investments due to the restrictions established by the Boe, which leaves the Vulnerable system against growing needs. Also denuna that renewable energy projects, such as photovoltaics, are moving other key sources such as nuclear and combined cycles.
“If we now depend on 60-70% of the imported energy, without nuclear we could reach 80%,” he explained. Compared this situation with France, which has 54 nuclear power plants And plan to build another 28, which will allow them to produce 120% of their energy in the coming years. Spain, on the other hand, dismantled His thermal plants in a monthA decision that Blanco considers and reckless.
“I hope this act as a touch of attention”
Blanco warns him Exclusion of nuclear energy It could lead to more frequent and prolonged blackouts. “Yesterday’s blackout is a children’s game if we continue to deny nuclear energy. I hope this act as a touch of attention “he said. The CEO also stressed that the long -term panorama could be even more alarming. Depending on the French nuclear energy, Spain should face an increase in import prices and the lack of ability to react to the fluctuations of the request.
The recovery after the blackout was gradual, explained Blanco and was achieved thanks to the interconnection with neighboring countries such as Morocco and France. However, he clarified that Spain did not completely depend on them: “At that moment we exported energyWhich shows that we have a reaction capacity, but not enough to avoid an initial crisis. “
The system has been extended, giving priority to nearby sources such as combined, nuclear and renewable cycles, in A process that Blanco has compared to “lighting the house lights after an electric cut”.
A touch of attention for the future
The accident, according to Blanco, is a prelude to the problems that could arise if structural measures are not taken. Among the urgent actions, the need to make investments In energy infrastructures, diversifies energy sources and reconsider the role of nuclear power in the Spanish energy mix. “This can happen again, and next time it could be worse,” concludes Blanco, asking Face these problems immediately and with the vision of the future.
