Spain records 397 hours of negative electricity prices in first quarter

Spain faces a surge in negative electricity prices driven by rapid solar growth outpacing short-term demand, exposing vulnerabilities in merchant renewable projects. Spanish PV association UNEF argues the imbalance is temporary, as new electricity-intensive demand is expected to materialize within…

First covered Jun 17, 2026 · 3:02 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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9d PV Magazine Spain records 397 hours of negatives prices in Q1 — Spain faces a surge in negative electricity prices driven by rapid solar growth outpacing short-term demand, exposing vulnerabilities in merchant renewable…

Appeared in: 2026-06-17 (#12)

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