Blackout stripped millions of people of power, causing disruption to roads and airports.
Although the power supply was mostly restored, transport services are inactive disrupted.In a message issued on Tuesday, the Spanish ultimate Court stated that justice Jose Luis Calama ordered a preliminary investigation to measure whether the blackout was the consequence of cybersabotage.The National Criptological Center, the Red electrical network operator (REE) and police were reportedly ordered to submit reports within 10 days detailing the causes of the crash and its events.Calama said that although the origin is inactive unknown, "cyberterrorism is 1 possible explanation".REE reported on Tuesday that the first evaluation excluded cyberattack.
System Operations Chief Eduardo Prieto said at a press conference that it was possible that the interference active generating solar energy, but that it was besides early to draw conclusions.Portuguese network operator, Redes Energeticas Nacionais (REN), said earlier that ‘rare atmospheric phenomenon’ over Spain, induced ‘extreme temperature fluctuations’Could have caused a blackout.Spanish officials haven't confirmed the origin yet.
On Monday evening, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said there was no conclusive information.Power has already been restored in almost all of Spain and Portugal, although both countries stay in a unique state.
Tuesday morning, REE reported that electricity was restored in 99% of Spain.
The Minister of Transport warned that any trains, including high-speed trains, would proceed to run according to a shorter timetable.Experts say it could take weeks to find the exact origin of the accident.
Some pointed to Spain's increasing dependence on renewable energy, especially solar energy, as a possible factor.Sanchez rejected those claims.
"Those who combine blackouts with atomic power shortages either lie or show ignorance" said at a press conference on Tuesday.
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source:https://www.rt.com/news/616491-spain-blackout-cyberattack-investigation/
