Spain's grid operator warns country could be heading for another blackout
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- Red Eléctrica warns of 'abrupt voltage variations' risking power supply in Spain.
- Recent fluctuations linked to renewable generation changes and slow voltage control response.
- Previous blackout in April affected 60 million people in Spain and Portugal for over 10 hours.
- Red Eléctrica requests urgent technical changes to prevent system destabilization.
- Proposed modifications include scheduling, technical restrictions, and voltage control adjustments for 30 days (extendable by 15).
- CNMC opens public consultation until 15 October on the proposed changes.
- EU recommends 72-hour survival kits for citizens in case of crises.
- Experts advise basic emergency kits with water, food, first aid, torch, radio, and phone battery.