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Europe’s Solar Energy Surplus: How Storage Batteries Are Solving the Grid Crisis

Why are sunny days becoming a grid operator’s nightmare? In 2024, Europe saw solar generation spike by 18% year-over-year, but this success has created a paradoxical problem: negative electricity prices during peak sunlight hours. With solar panels flooding the grid at midday, countries like Germany and Spain recorded over 300 hours of pay-to-discharge scenarios last summer. This isn’t just a technical glitch—it’s a systemic challenge demanding urgent solutions. Let’s unpack how solar energy storage batteries are rewriting Europe’s energy playbook. [2024-03-22 11:02]