Incident overview On 28 April 2025, shortly after 12:30 CET (11:30 Irish Time), a significant incident occurred in the power systems of Spain and Portugal, causing a sudden loss of approximately 15 GW of generation output within about 5 seconds. This incident led to a blackout affecting both countries, with some areas near the border of France also experiencing disruptions, albeit for a brief period. The Spanish Transmission System Operator linked the cause of this blackout to “very strong oscillation
Houston, TX — November 20, 2024 VIOTAS, Ireland's pioneering smart grid technology firm, has officially established its first U.S. presence with the launch of VIOTAS Texas LLC, celebrated in Houston, Texas. The Company’s flagship technology boasts the ability to use large electricity customers to heal sudden power grid imbalances faster than the blink of an eye. This helps to avert blackouts and supports increasing renewable energy on the grid, all while generating revenue for participating electricity
