• Flying Squid@lemmy.worldM
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    4 months ago

    Oh no, it’s too bad Germany isn’t surrounded by other countries it could sell that excess power to!

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      4 months ago

      It probably wouldn’t be negative prices if they could. I’m guessing it can’t be sold easily due to distance or some other factors? Which is why it maybe has to be used. But I’m just guessing.

      • somenonewho@feddit.de
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        4 months ago

        The whole European grid is connected (which is a miraculous feat). And yes, there is a European market for energy where countries can sell surplus and buy in high demand situations.