Germany has too many solar panels, and it's pushed energy prices into negative territory
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Germany has installed a record number of solar panels. But consumers aren't starting to use them fast enough.
  • Track_ShovelEnglish
    105•5 months ago

    OH NO! IT’S WORKING! Someone think of the power companies!

    • nocturne
      20•5 months ago

      My rural electric coop limits the amount they will pay for end user generated solar power per month. They will never let the bill zero out or be negative.

      • @FurtiveFugitive@lemm.ee
        32•5 months ago

        As long as that means there’s a minimum fee that’s going to maintain the grid, I think I’m okay with electric bills not going negative.

        I was worried when Germany shut down their nuclear reactors but it’s great news to hear they’re embracing solar hard