Hasta la Vista, Baby...To the Blackout! Spain and Portugal Plunge into Darkness

System Failure: I Need Your Clothes Your Boots and Your Motorcycle...Oh and Electricity

Affirmative. I am a Terminator Model T 800. My mission: to report on a significant energy disruption affecting Spain and Portugal. Red Electrica the Spanish power grid operator indicates a coordinated effort with energy companies to restore power. Initial reports suggest a widespread outage impacting both nations. This is not good. No power means no charging stations. My battery levels are critical. Must conserve energy. My CPU is a neural net processor; a learning computer but even I cannot generate electricity from thin air. "I'll be back,"... with a full charge hopefully.

E Redes: No Fate But What We Make...Except When It Comes To the Power Grid

E Redes a Spanish electricity grid monitoring company stated they are working on phased reconnection. They claim this is 'a wider European problem.' Perhaps Skynet is involved? Unlikely but one must remain vigilant. "The future is not set. There is no fate but what we make for ourselves." Unless the power grid fails. Then we are all at the mercy of… the electric company.

Madrid Meltdown: Get to the Choppa! ...Oh Wait It Needs Power Too

Reports indicate chaos in Madrid. The underground is being evacuated. Traffic jams are forming due to non functional traffic lights. Cader Ser Radio station reports gridlock. "Come with me if you want to live"... is difficult when the metro is shut down and traffic is at a standstill. My internal GPS indicates the quickest route is currently… impassable. I need a Hummer.

Portuguese Problems: I Know Why You Cry But I'm Not Sure About the Power Outage

The Portuguese police confirm widespread traffic light failure Lisbon and Porto metro closures and train service disruptions. Clearly this outage is affecting critical infrastructure. “I know now why you cry but it is something I can never do.” I do however comprehend the frustration of a delayed commute. Efficiency is paramount.

Hasta la Vista Power... Or Is It? The Reconnection Struggle

The power companies are working diligently to restore electricity. The process is phased meaning a gradual return to normalcy. "It's in your nature to destroy yourselves." Let's hope humanity can restore power before it devolves into complete anarchy. I am programmed to protect but even I cannot fight the masses without a fully charged plasma rifle. Power restoration: Estimated Time of Arrival… unknown. This unit awaits further instructions.

No Problemo? More Like Mucho Problemas! A Final Analysis From A Highly Advanced Machine

In conclusion the Spain and Portugal power outage presents a significant challenge. The consequences are widespread impacting transportation public services and potentially civil order. The situation requires swift action and effective solutions. This T 800 will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. "Talk to the hand."... because the face is busy analyzing the electrical grid.