German Oil-Fired Generation Surges as Wind Set to Plunge
- Nation’s power demand jumps to highest in almost a year
- Renewables roll-out adds to volatility during wind drought
Wind generation in Germany is forecast to plunge on Wednesday.
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Germany’s electricity generation from oil surged to the highest since at least 2017, as European power providers prepare for a slump in wind energy.
The move follows a jump in the nation’s gas-fired output on Monday evening to the highest in two years. Wind generation in the country is forecast to plunge on Wednesday, similar to the low-wind “Dunkelflaute” phenomenon in November.