Macron Blames Renewable Energy for Spain’s National Blackout French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Spain’s 2025 blackout was due to its reliance on a 100% renewable energy model, which the domestic grid cannot sustain. Macron argued that the issue is not with interconnections but with the inherent instability of depending solely on renewable energy with current technology. He emphasized the need for stability in the energy mix to prevent large shocks, highlighting the importance of robust grids.

• French President Emmanuel Macron attributed Spain’s 2025 blackout to its 100% renewable energy model.
• Macron stated that the domestic grid cannot support such a high dependence on renewable energy.
• He believes the problem is not with interconnections but with the system’s inability to sustain renewable energy dependence.
• Macron stressed the need for stability in the energy mix and the importance of grids.