Negative electricity prices are getting more common in Europe—while Americans pay more
Electricity supply is increasingly outpacing demand in Europe as renewable energy capacity grows, making negative prices a more frequent occurrence. In early 2020, Spain’s installed solar power capacity totaled nearly 9 gigawatts, according to data from Red Eléctrica. In early 2025, it had soared to 32 GW, helped by subsidies. With solar panels and wind … Read more