European Power Prices Surge as Costly Gas Plugs Wind Deficit
- German intraday power prices climb to highest in two months
- Renewable generation across the region slumped in light winds
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Power prices across Europe soared as a slump in wind generation forces nations to fire up plants running on more expensive fossil fuels.
The Polish grid PSE triggered a so-called state of emergency for its power market on Wednesday. Much of northwest Europe is experiencing warmer-than-average temperatures, but a high-pressure system has resulted in a sharp dip in wind speeds, leading to tight energy supplies.