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.
  • 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