Belgium, Netherlands and Germany set record intraday electricity prices amid heat wave

Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany are setting record intraday electricity prices amid the ongoing European heat wave, as elevated temperatures curb solar output and reduce the efficiency of combined-cycle gas turbines (CCGTs).

First covered Jun 23, 2026 · 8:40 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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48d PV Magazine Record high power prices in Belgium, Netherlands and Germany — Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany are setting record intraday electricity prices amid the ongoing European heat wave, as elevated temperatures curb solar…

Appeared in: 2026-06-23 (#8) · 2026-06-24 (#11)

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