Staff Reports
The recent blackout that hit Spain and Portugal is a chilling reminder of the dangers lurking in the ever-obsessive drive for 100% renewable energy. At just past noon, entire cities were plunged into darkness, trapped in elevators, and left without internet or phone service. This disaster didn’t just affect daily routines; it exposed a stark failure in energy policy that prioritizes ideology over practicality.
Spain, a leading voice in the European Union’s green energy push, celebrated its short-lived achievement of meeting energy demand solely through wind and solar. But when the power collapsed, the truth became clear: over-reliance on intermittent energy sources is a recipe for disaster. Despite weeks of exuberance about renewable energy, many experts point fingers at Spain’s green policies as contributors to this catastrophic failure. Instead of addressing the glaring issues, officials blamed obscure atmospheric phenomena, leaving the public in the dark—both literally and metaphorically.
The Biden administration, echoing these misguided policies, has set the U.S. on a similar reckless path. Ignoring numerous warnings from energy watchdogs about the increasing unreliability of our grid, they cling to an agenda that prioritizes emissions reductions over reliable energy supply. Kamala Harris would continue this dangerous spree, taking cues from a failed European model. Thankfully, Donald Trump has stepped in to reverse these policies, anchoring America’s energy strategy in reliability rather than chasing unrealistic climate goals.
Trump’s energy policy may save U.S. from blackouts like those hitting Spain, Portugal, experts say https://t.co/Yf4PEncLzH
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) April 30, 2025
Most of Europe has been blatantly ignoring the essential role that traditional energy sources play in maintaining grid stability. Renewables may sound green and clean, but they lack the consistency and inertia necessary to keep the lights on during sudden surges in demand or supply disruptions. Without fossil fuels, nuclear, or hydroelectric power, the electric grid can’t maintain stability. It’s like running a car on fumes—eventually, you’re going to break down.
The service agencies and politicians pushing for an all-green agenda are playing with fire. European experts have long warned that the shift toward renewables would jeopardize grid reliability, yet their cries have fallen on deaf ears. The collapse in Spain and Portugal is a canary in the coal mine for the U.S. If the Biden administration’s energy policies persist, it will only be a matter of time before America experiences its own blackout, suffering the consequences of their overzealous climate fixation.
In a world where energy stability is paramount, can we really afford to gamble with our electric grid? The contrast between Trump’s practical energy policy and the recklessness of progressives couldn’t be clearer. People can be blind to reality, but they will soon realize that following a green fantasy could plunge America into a blackout of its own. Why take that risk? Let’s embrace a balanced energy policy that prioritizes reliability and American ingenuity over lofty, unattainable ideals.
