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Spain’s government and the Supreme Court launch investigations into the causes of the blackout

"All necessary measures will be taken to ensure that this does not happen again," said Pedro Sanchez

Spain blames solar power for unprecedented blackout

Spain's grid operator rules out the possibility of a cyberattack and attributes the power outage to a drop in solar energy production – “This must never happen again,” says Sánchez – He promises improvements to the system and accountability for private entities

Spain: Applause erupts as power returns to Madrid – Watch video

Celebrations and cheers broke out in the Spanish capital on Monday evening as darkness lifted after hours of blackout

Greenland: Telecommunications in the country affected by the blackout in Spain

Affected areas included some remote settlements, due to a satellite in Maspalomas

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