{"id":149888,"date":"2025-06-11T01:24:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T01:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/its-the-fourth-blackout-in-just-over-a-month\/"},"modified":"2025-06-11T01:24:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T01:24:11","slug":"its-the-fourth-blackout-in-just-over-a-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/its-the-fourth-blackout-in-just-over-a-month\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s the fourth blackout in just over a month."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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La Palma Faces Blackout Crisis: Understanding The Energy Breakdown<\/h2>\n

On June 10th, 2023, the picturesque island of La Palma<\/strong> encountered an extensive energy blackout, plunging the entire island into darkness. The outage began at 5:32 PM local Canary time, with a staggering 50,289 users<\/strong> reportedly without electricity just two hours later, due to a technical failure.<\/p>\n

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What Caused the Blackout?<\/h2>\n

The aftermath of the unexpected power outage was tied to the “discharge of a generating turbine” at the Los Guinchos power plant in Bre\u00f1a Alta<\/strong>, according to a statement from energy provider Endesa<\/strong>. This incident is popularly known as a “zero energy”<\/strong> situation, marking a total collapse of the power system. Even after two hours of awaiting restoration, the island remained powerless, as confirmed by the distributor’s outage map<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Recovery Efforts Underway<\/h2>\n

Red El\u00e9ctrica continuously updated the public regarding ongoing recovery efforts. By 7:10 PM, they had restored 6.2 megawatts of the demand. Just fifty minutes later, at 8:02 PM, a remarkable recovery was reported with over 90% of consumption<\/a> restored, equating to 34.4 megawatts.<\/p>\n

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Emergency Plan Activation<\/h2>\n

Given concerns for individuals potentially trapped in elevators and those reliant on electrical devices, the Canary Islands Government<\/strong> activated the “Emergency Plan of the Canary Islands” (PLATECA) under an Alert status. This swift response aimed to ensure public safety amid the crisis.<\/p>\n

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Recurring Power Problems<\/h2>\n

This power outage marks the fourth significant blackout<\/strong> La Palma has faced in just over one month. The most notable prior incident occurred on May 8th, when a fault at the same Los Guinchos substation left 19,526 customers in the dark for nearly two hours. These repeated failures have raised alarm bells about the island\u2019s electrical stability.<\/p>\n

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Vulnerability of Isolated Power Systems<\/h2>\n

La Palma’s insulated electrical systems are notably more susceptible to failures. Unlike larger mainland networks, they are not interconnected, making them prone to complete collapse from single points of failure, such as what occurred at the Los Guinchos plant. The island’s current energy crisis underscores the fragility of its power infrastructure, calling for urgent assessments and improvements.<\/p>\n

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Looking Ahead: Solutions to Stability<\/h2>\n

Amidst this shocking energy collapse, the ongoing situation raises critical questions about what structural measures need to be implemented to enhance the island’s electricity supply and ensure long-term stability. It is essential for local authorities and energy providers to work collaboratively towards a robust energy security strategy, potentially moving towards sustainable energy solutions.<\/p>\n

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A Call for Change<\/h2>\n

With the serious implications of the blackout becoming all too evident, residents of La Palma demand accountability and action to improve the energy infrastructure. The government must prioritize investments and policies that foster resilience, so the island can withstand future challenges and continue to be a beautiful, thriving destination known for its natural wonders.<\/p>\n

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In conclusion, while La Palma’s beauty remains undiminished, its energy crisis must spur immediate action to ensure that blackouts become a thing of the past. Local authorities and energy providers need to work together to create a sustainable and resilient energy network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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