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European Power Prices Go Below Zero Again as Solar Output Surges

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European Power Prices Go Below Zero Again as Solar Output Surges

www.bloomberg.com

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Europe@feddit.deEnglish · 1 year ago

European power prices fell below zero again as production from solar farms overwhelms the grid early in the afternoon.

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How can the price get negative? Why would a producer pay someone to take their electricity instead of just shutting down?
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  Yes, because that’s cheaper than shutting down.

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