Saharan Dust to Curb Solar Output as It Blows Into Germany
While the dust’s behavior and impact on energy generation is hard to predict, forecasts show German solar output dropping from over 36 gigawatts on Wednesday to below 25 gigawatts on Thursday.
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A plume of Saharan dust is set to curb solar generation in parts of central and southern Europe in the coming days, supporting power prices.
A low-pressure system with brisk southerly winds is forecast to carry sand from North Africa to Europe, resulting in moderate to high amounts of dust in the lower atmosphere above Germany and Italy on Thursday, according to MetDesk meteorologist Matthew Dobson.