Iberdrola's legal case against Red Eléctrica has been revived as a Madrid court accepts its unfair competition lawsuit related to a major blackout incident.
A commercial court in Madrid has accepted Iberdrola's lawsuit against Red Eléctrica España (REE) for unfair competition in relation to a blackout that left the Iberian Peninsula in darkness on April 28, 2025. This follows a government-convened expert committee's conclusion that the blackout was due to a voltage issue in the electrical network. The court is currently awaiting further submissions from REE regarding this case.
Nearly ten months after the blackout incident, which raised significant concerns over the reliability of Spain's electrical infrastructure, Iberdrola is pursuing legal action against REE, alleging that the company unfairly attributed some of the responsibility for the blackout to them without direct mention. The legal proceedings are seen as an important step in clarifying accountability and ensuring that such incidents do not recur in the future.
The case developments may have far-reaching implications for the Spanish energy sector, as they could impact how responsibilities are defined between companies within the electricity supply chain. Furthermore, the outcome of the judicial battle might influence public confidence in energy suppliers and regulators, depending on how transparently the matter is handled and resolved.
