What really caused the massive blackout that hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of France?Spoiler alert: it wasn’t woke windmills or socialist sabotage. In this episode, we dig into the truth with Nicolo Rossetto from the Florence School of Regulation (FSR) at the European University InstituteAs panic and conspiracy theories flooded the internet, this interview offers a rare thing: nuance, facts, and a clear breakdown of what actually went wrong and why Europe’s power grids are so hard to keep stable.⚡ We talk about:What causes blackouts (hint: it's not your solar panel)Why renewables aren’t to blame — but also aren’t perfectWhy nuclear can’t always save the dayWhat Europe is doing to prevent this from happening again🎙️ Whether you’re an energy nerd, a policy wonk, or just blackout-traumatised, this one’s for you.📚 Links to Nicolo’s article, and other FSR's publications:Nicoló Rosetto – Blackout hits Spain and Portugal: what happened and what’s next: https://fsr.eui.eu/blackout-hits-spain-and-portugal-what-happened-and-whats-next/Carlos Battle – Let the blackout enlighten the way: https://fsr.eui.eu/let-the-blackout-enlighten-the-way/And finally, Blackout, a novel by Marc Elsberg: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33369264-blackout

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