We're so used to that in Zambia, it is the occasion of having electrical service that is rare. I have come to use the word "outrage" instead of "outage."
I will match your 11 and lower you 8. They are down to 2-3 hours of power daily. This has been going on for months. My wife had to buy a Diesel motor-generator set that they can use part time (it is thirsty). By scrounging up a spare solar panel, inverter, and lithium-ion battery, she was able to put together a puny power source that could power her wifi router. Now it is possible to call her and connect within 3 tries. (I have had attempt sessions where the call has failed 30 times in a row, using ambient cell coverage there.)
I think a large part of the problem is that the Kariba Dam is out of service, due to serious reconstruction maintenance of the plunge pool beneath the spillways. Decades of operation have eroded the footing of the dam, so now they have to deepen the pool and reinforce the footings. The power output of the dam is shared between Zambia and Zimbabwe. From the pictures, it is a righteously big dam.
If you are talking about the Kariba Dam, quite the opposite. It is out of service because of maintenance, and corrective action for deterioration that had not been anticipated. (The dam had been designed by an Italian construction company, which is not a derogation. Just for full disclosure.)
But the general state of power service in Zambia is more due to a lack of a development plan and funding for expansion. They are also getting twisted aside by the "green energy" woke incentives from (e.g.) USAID. In order to get a freebie, you have to accept a stupid freebie. Another example of this is the utter lack of water resource management. Zambia is subject to heavy monsoon rains. Lusaka is in a natural depression and commonly floods. And the water finally trickles away. The aquifer is exhausted and there are no catchment basins or cisterns to retain water. I think there are plenty of smart Zambians that would point this out, but the government is more interested in the showmanship of government and in opportunities for self-enrichment and gaining power. So, no budget for improvement. Nor any budget for the doctors, policemen, or educators. It is a miracle that any such services exist, even though they have no resources to do much of anything. The police would be glad to answer a call for help...but they have no budget for fuel in their vehicles. The Army is a crack outfit with uniform dress...but they don't have money to provide boots. The whole situation is somewhere between pathos and outrage.
Sorry to go on. I do love Zambia. I do not love the low estate they have come to.
This would be a good time for Elon to bring up the fact that the continent of Australia's power grid is stabilized by massive battery backup that he provided for free... and paid off the installation expense in like 1 year just from the savings granted back to Tesla for building that stabilizing backup system.
Political hatred would practically explode from this fact.
Spain are authoritarian covid lovers. A legacy of all those Franco years I guess. People will probably be compelled to wear masks to filter out all the escaped electrons floating about.
Post 88 talks about 10 days, darkness. Godfather 3 is mentioned in the post, which is referencing fighting the corrupt elements of the Vatican... The power outage happens right after the pope's funeral...
Very interesting.
Likely DS lashing out(spain being against supporting israel and ukraine......) with collateral damage meant to draw EU tighter together.
Closing ranks, lashing out, they're starting to feel VERY cornered....
Intelligence agencies (CIA, NSA), globalist powerbrokers (WEF, Rothschilds), and EU figureheads thrives on disorder to preserve their dominance. A blackout aligns with their objectives.
Economic Disruption: France, Spain, and Portugal are key Eurozone players. A power outage paralyzes markets, stalls manufacturing, and fuels inflation (see The Power Elite by C. Wright Mills, 1956).
The Deep State could exploit this by shorting European equities, reaping massive profits through secretive dark pool transactions (Dark Pools by Scott Patterson, 2012).
Cover for Covert Operations: Under the veil of a blackout, the Deep State might shift illicit trafficking routes, launder funds, or move bioweapons.
The CIA as Organized Crime by Douglas Valentine (2016) reveals how crises conceal such activities. Major ports like Marseille in France and Barcelona in Spain are known trafficking nodes.
Suppressing Resistance: Leaders like Franceās Macron, Spainās SĆ”nchez, and Portugalās Costa have pushed back against Trumpās NATO directives (The Trump Card, Feb 19, 2025).
A blackout delivers a warning: obey, or face a crippled grid. The Deep Stateās track record, including the 2015 Ukraine blackout tied to CIA-linked hackers (Wired, Dec 20, 2016), reinforces this tactic.
edit:
Intel: A 2024 Tor disclosure alleged a WEF-affiliated faction is orchestrating a āEuropean grid attackā to destabilize economies by 2026.
No specific names surfaced, but the timeline aligns. If the Deep State is involved, theyāre likely laying groundwork for a massive economic overhaulāthink Great Reset amplified. Public exposure could ignite widespread unrest.
The White Hatsācomprising Trump, U.S. Military, and allied operativesāare actively countering the global Cabal. A power outage might signal their counterstrike.
Disrupting Networks: The Cabal depends on secure digital channels for trafficking, financial crimes, and covert operations.
A blackout would cripple their grid-reliant systems, exposing their activities (No Place to Hide, Glenn Greenwald, 2014). Qās ādarkness fallsā hint might indicate White Hat dominance, though clarity on this event is pending further details.
Targeting DUMBs? Alleged Deep Underground Military Bases (DUMBs) in Europe, strongholds for trafficking and Adrenochrome production, rely on electricity.
A 2023 8kun leak pointed to DUMBs beneath the Pyrenees and near Lisbon, holding āhuman assets.ā A blackout could disrupt ventilation, prompting evacuations and enabling White Hat assaults.
Trumpās playbook involves forcing the Cabal into the open (Justice Integrity Report, Aug 15, 2024). A power cut could sow chaos, compelling Deep State agents to reveal themselves through communications or asset movements, making them targets for U.S. Military operations. France, Spain, and Portugal are key hubs for clandestine activities, with a blackout potentially serving as a trigger or smokescreen.
U.S. Military Operations: Trumpās 2025 strategy ramps up special ops in Europe (The Trump Card, Feb 19, 2025). U.S. elite units (Delta Force, Navy SEALs) are deployed in France, dismantling trafficking rings linked to Marseilleās ports. A 2024 FBI report flagged 1,200 child trafficking cases in the area. The full intent remains unclear, but more is likely to happen and probably sooner rather than later.
I have a small amount of uninterruptable power in my house and my neighbors on either side have pretty large solar installations. I'm sure either would let me run an extension cord for my refrigerator.
But does their solar installation also have battery backup? I had someone come and try to sell me on solar a couple years ago, and if the power went out I'd still be without power unless I paid extra for batteries.
My Mother-in-law is there now, and she travelled alone. She is in her mid-70's and is stuck because her flight for this evening has been cancelled, and her AirBnB was due for check-out this afternoon.
I told my wife to tell her to go to the embassy if she needs help. There is absolutely 0 any of us can do from here, other than pray for her safety and wellbeing.
You have to think that's the most safe they'll be though. Like imagine if it was the other way around, there'd be 4 people dying on the floor the instant the lights started to flicker.
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/28/spain-portugal-and-parts-of-france-hit-by-massive-power-outage
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/28/spain-portugal-power-outage
https://www.politico.eu/article/huge-blackouts-cripple-power-supply-in-spain-and-portugal/
We're so used to that in Zambia, it is the occasion of having electrical service that is rare. I have come to use the word "outrage" instead of "outage."
Lol...Come to SA... I was out for 11 hours today...ššš
I will match your 11 and lower you 8. They are down to 2-3 hours of power daily. This has been going on for months. My wife had to buy a Diesel motor-generator set that they can use part time (it is thirsty). By scrounging up a spare solar panel, inverter, and lithium-ion battery, she was able to put together a puny power source that could power her wifi router. Now it is possible to call her and connect within 3 tries. (I have had attempt sessions where the call has failed 30 times in a row, using ambient cell coverage there.)
I think a large part of the problem is that the Kariba Dam is out of service, due to serious reconstruction maintenance of the plunge pool beneath the spillways. Decades of operation have eroded the footing of the dam, so now they have to deepen the pool and reinforce the footings. The power output of the dam is shared between Zambia and Zimbabwe. From the pictures, it is a righteously big dam.
Its an African thing...They Don't comprehend the meaning of "Maintenance"...
If you are talking about the Kariba Dam, quite the opposite. It is out of service because of maintenance, and corrective action for deterioration that had not been anticipated. (The dam had been designed by an Italian construction company, which is not a derogation. Just for full disclosure.)
But the general state of power service in Zambia is more due to a lack of a development plan and funding for expansion. They are also getting twisted aside by the "green energy" woke incentives from (e.g.) USAID. In order to get a freebie, you have to accept a stupid freebie. Another example of this is the utter lack of water resource management. Zambia is subject to heavy monsoon rains. Lusaka is in a natural depression and commonly floods. And the water finally trickles away. The aquifer is exhausted and there are no catchment basins or cisterns to retain water. I think there are plenty of smart Zambians that would point this out, but the government is more interested in the showmanship of government and in opportunities for self-enrichment and gaining power. So, no budget for improvement. Nor any budget for the doctors, policemen, or educators. It is a miracle that any such services exist, even though they have no resources to do much of anything. The police would be glad to answer a call for help...but they have no budget for fuel in their vehicles. The Army is a crack outfit with uniform dress...but they don't have money to provide boots. The whole situation is somewhere between pathos and outrage.
Sorry to go on. I do love Zambia. I do not love the low estate they have come to.
Paging Doctor Schott, Doctor Rhim Schott!!
I dropped me telly! Don't step on me telly! š¤£
This would be a good time for Elon to bring up the fact that the continent of Australia's power grid is stabilized by massive battery backup that he provided for free... and paid off the installation expense in like 1 year just from the savings granted back to Tesla for building that stabilizing backup system.
Political hatred would practically explode from this fact.
Spain are authoritarian covid lovers. A legacy of all those Franco years I guess. People will probably be compelled to wear masks to filter out all the escaped electrons floating about.
I wonder how long it will last?
10 daysā¦š¤
Post 88 talks about 10 days, darkness. Godfather 3 is mentioned in the post, which is referencing fighting the corrupt elements of the Vatican... The power outage happens right after the pope's funeral... Very interesting.
Why do you think it will last 10 days?
No idea, thusā¦š¤
Likely DS lashing out(spain being against supporting israel and ukraine......) with collateral damage meant to draw EU tighter together.
Closing ranks, lashing out, they're starting to feel VERY cornered....
Intelligence agencies (CIA, NSA), globalist powerbrokers (WEF, Rothschilds), and EU figureheads thrives on disorder to preserve their dominance. A blackout aligns with their objectives.
Economic Disruption: France, Spain, and Portugal are key Eurozone players. A power outage paralyzes markets, stalls manufacturing, and fuels inflation (see The Power Elite by C. Wright Mills, 1956).
The Deep State could exploit this by shorting European equities, reaping massive profits through secretive dark pool transactions (Dark Pools by Scott Patterson, 2012).
Cover for Covert Operations: Under the veil of a blackout, the Deep State might shift illicit trafficking routes, launder funds, or move bioweapons.
The CIA as Organized Crime by Douglas Valentine (2016) reveals how crises conceal such activities. Major ports like Marseille in France and Barcelona in Spain are known trafficking nodes.
Suppressing Resistance: Leaders like Franceās Macron, Spainās SĆ”nchez, and Portugalās Costa have pushed back against Trumpās NATO directives (The Trump Card, Feb 19, 2025).
A blackout delivers a warning: obey, or face a crippled grid. The Deep Stateās track record, including the 2015 Ukraine blackout tied to CIA-linked hackers (Wired, Dec 20, 2016), reinforces this tactic.
edit:
Intel: A 2024 Tor disclosure alleged a WEF-affiliated faction is orchestrating a āEuropean grid attackā to destabilize economies by 2026.
No specific names surfaced, but the timeline aligns. If the Deep State is involved, theyāre likely laying groundwork for a massive economic overhaulāthink Great Reset amplified. Public exposure could ignite widespread unrest.
The White Hatsācomprising Trump, U.S. Military, and allied operativesāare actively countering the global Cabal. A power outage might signal their counterstrike.
Disrupting Networks: The Cabal depends on secure digital channels for trafficking, financial crimes, and covert operations.
A blackout would cripple their grid-reliant systems, exposing their activities (No Place to Hide, Glenn Greenwald, 2014). Qās ādarkness fallsā hint might indicate White Hat dominance, though clarity on this event is pending further details.
Targeting DUMBs? Alleged Deep Underground Military Bases (DUMBs) in Europe, strongholds for trafficking and Adrenochrome production, rely on electricity.
A 2023 8kun leak pointed to DUMBs beneath the Pyrenees and near Lisbon, holding āhuman assets.ā A blackout could disrupt ventilation, prompting evacuations and enabling White Hat assaults.
Trumpās playbook involves forcing the Cabal into the open (Justice Integrity Report, Aug 15, 2024). A power cut could sow chaos, compelling Deep State agents to reveal themselves through communications or asset movements, making them targets for U.S. Military operations. France, Spain, and Portugal are key hubs for clandestine activities, with a blackout potentially serving as a trigger or smokescreen.
U.S. Military Operations: Trumpās 2025 strategy ramps up special ops in Europe (The Trump Card, Feb 19, 2025). U.S. elite units (Delta Force, Navy SEALs) are deployed in France, dismantling trafficking rings linked to Marseilleās ports. A 2024 FBI report flagged 1,200 child trafficking cases in the area. The full intent remains unclear, but more is likely to happen and probably sooner rather than later.
picking up speed......
Just means power generation needs decentralization
EVERYTHING needs decentralization(power, defense, production, food, health.... EVERYTHING)
DEPENDENCE = CENTRALIZATION
INDEPENDENCE = DECENTRALIZATION
I wonder who was trying to flee..
Airports don't have uninterruptable power?
I have a small amount of uninterruptable power in my house and my neighbors on either side have pretty large solar installations. I'm sure either would let me run an extension cord for my refrigerator.
But does their solar installation also have battery backup? I had someone come and try to sell me on solar a couple years ago, and if the power went out I'd still be without power unless I paid extra for batteries.
Yes, they do. I can't imagine a solar installation without batteries!
When the lights go out, the white hats are in play
We just passed the anniversary of rhe big northeast black out about 50 years back.
My Mother-in-law is there now, and she travelled alone. She is in her mid-70's and is stuck because her flight for this evening has been cancelled, and her AirBnB was due for check-out this afternoon.
I told my wife to tell her to go to the embassy if she needs help. There is absolutely 0 any of us can do from here, other than pray for her safety and wellbeing.
Caused by a 'rare atmospheric phenomenon' apparently š.
Just a touch of sunburn or wind burn:
https://wattsupwiththat.com/2025/04/28/congrats-to-spain-nation-goes-100-renewable-as-of-april-16th-2025-butthen-mass-blackouts-hit-spain-portugal/
Will it last ten days? Asking for a fren.
A dindu smorgasbord
GOD HAS SPOKEN
You have to think that's the most safe they'll be though. Like imagine if it was the other way around, there'd be 4 people dying on the floor the instant the lights started to flicker.
Electric warfare?
I guess the Pope had more power than we thought?
10 days?
what kind of tourists :)
Yep, probably nothing.