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Europe’s Negative Power Price Hours Surge as Renewable Oversupply Strains Markets
Negative electricity prices across EU day-ahead markets more than doubled in the first quarter, highlighting how rapid renewable growth is outpacing grid flexibility in several countries.
Key Takeaways
- EU-27 day-ahead markets recorded 1,223 negative-price hours in Q1 2026.
- Spain led the total with 347 hours, while Finland and Sweden returned to zero.
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