On April 28, 2025, the Iberian Peninsula experienced one of the most significant blackouts in recent years. For hours, thousands of companies and homes in Galicia were left without electricity supply, which exposed the fragility of an energy system that depends on multiple complex factors and impeccable coordination. This event not only impacted production and services, but also left a clear lesson: business energy resilience is no longer optional, it is strategic.
What happened and why does it affect us?
The blackout was caused by a combination of factors: frequency instability, failures in generation and transmission coordination, and imbalances in grid voltage. For Galician companies, this meant production interruptions, immediate economic losses, and safety risks. Experts agree: companies that do not have a comprehensive energy management plan are more exposed to these risks.
How can companies respond?
Given this scenario, the good news is that there are tools and resources that allow companies to anticipate and protect themselves:
- Conducting a personalized energy diagnosis: knowing in detail the consumption, contracts, and usage patterns is the first step to optimize resources and reduce vulnerabilities. Having specialized consulting in this area is fundamental.
- Conducting a personalized energy diagnosis: knowing in detail the consumption, contracts, and usage patterns is the first step to optimize resources and reduce vulnerabilities. Having specialized consulting in this area is fundamental. The INEGA-Galician Energy Institute or the IDAE-Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving are two of the entities that can be consulted.
- Conducting a personalized energy diagnosis: knowing in detail the consumption, contracts, and usage patterns is the first step to optimize resources and reduce vulnerabilities. Having specialized consulting in this area is fundamental.
The Economic Office of Galicia: your strategic ally
The Economic Office of Galicia offers a basic energy consulting service to SMEs, helping to:
- Conduct a basic analysis of consumption and energy contracts.
- Identify opportunities for efficiency and self-consumption.
- Adapt to renewable energy and storage regulations.
“The 2025 blackout made us aware that energy management is key to our competitiveness. Thanks to the consulting from the Economic Office, we took the necessary steps to reduce costs and protect our supply.” — Testimony from a Galician company.
Tangible benefits for your company
Having a comprehensive energy management plan can have numerous advantages for your SME:
- Reduction of energy costs: efficiency and contract optimization.
- Greater autonomy and resilience: less dependence on grid failures.
- Regulatory compliance: legal and financeable projects without obstacles.
- Contribution to sustainability: integration of renewables and emissions reduction.
Turn risks into opportunities
The blackout of April 28, 2025, made it clear that companies that do not adapt to the new energy landscape face significant risks. The Economic Office of Galicia is prepared to turn those risks into opportunities, supporting SMEs and large companies in making intelligent, safe, and sustainable decisions.
Contact the Economic Office of Galicia today and start adapting your company to respond to the energy challenges of the present and future.
