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Europe’s Solar Boom Is Driving Down Capture Rates as Negative Price Hours Rise
New analysis from Pexapark shows solar capture factors declined across several major European markets in April 2026, while more solar production was exposed to negative pricing as supply outpaced demand.
Key Takeaways
- Pexapark found solar capture factors fell across France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain in April 2026.
- The share of solar output produced during negative-price hours also increased.
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DT Editorial Team··via pv-magazine.com