In brief | 15 May '25

Reuters: Granada substation power loss pinpointed as ground zero of Spain's blackout 

Energy minister says three initial incidents, whose cause has yet to be determined, led to loss of 2.2 GW of electricity.

PV magazine: Net electricity prices for end customers fall below zero for first time in Germany

As solar and wind power caused significant oversupply on 11 May, power prices fell to minus 250 euros per megawatt hour.

PIK: How the world can develop without ruining itself 

Sustainability will remain a critical issue for decades to come, but ambitious measures can significantly improve things by 2100.

Reuters: TenneT in talks with funds to sell up to $13 billion stake in German unit, sources say 

Dutch power grid operator said to prepare what could become one of Europe's largest deals in 2025.

Energy Flux: The Merz mandate

Germany’s unpopular new chancellor must navigate a geopolitical maelstrom to tame energy prices and revive economic growth.