Challenges of variable energy resource integration and power system security: Lessons from the 2025 Iberian system blackout

This editorial explores the challenge posed by the growing integration of variable energy resources (VERs) into power systems, referencing the April 28, 2025 blackout in the Iberian grid as a case study. Despite robust grid infrastructure and dispatchable generation capacity, a sharp solar ramp, lo...

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Main Author: Mauro Gonzalez
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Language:English
Published: Universidad Tecnologica de Bolivar 2025-06-01
Series:TESEA, Transactions on Energy Systems and Engineering Applications
Online Access:https://192.168.6.36/tesea/article/view/911
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spelling doaj-art-04baae5ce9c24d239bfcb114beec19df2025-08-20T02:05:10ZengUniversidad Tecnologica de BolivarTESEA, Transactions on Energy Systems and Engineering Applications2745-01202025-06-016110.32397/tesea.vol6.n1.911Challenges of variable energy resource integration and power system security: Lessons from the 2025 Iberian system blackoutMauro Gonzalez0Institute of Energy and Sustainability, Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar This editorial explores the challenge posed by the growing integration of variable energy resources (VERs) into power systems, referencing the April 28, 2025 blackout in the Iberian grid as a case study. Despite robust grid infrastructure and dispatchable generation capacity, a sharp solar ramp, low demand, and limited voltage control led to system collapse. The event underscores the need for improved ancillary services, real-time visibility of distributed generation, and greater demand-side flexibility to ensure reliable operation under high VER penetration. https://192.168.6.36/tesea/article/view/911
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Challenges of variable energy resource integration and power system security: Lessons from the 2025 Iberian system blackout
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title Challenges of variable energy resource integration and power system security: Lessons from the 2025 Iberian system blackout
title_full Challenges of variable energy resource integration and power system security: Lessons from the 2025 Iberian system blackout
title_fullStr Challenges of variable energy resource integration and power system security: Lessons from the 2025 Iberian system blackout
title_full_unstemmed Challenges of variable energy resource integration and power system security: Lessons from the 2025 Iberian system blackout
title_short Challenges of variable energy resource integration and power system security: Lessons from the 2025 Iberian system blackout
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