Heatwave pushes European temperatures to 42 C, power prices above €150/MWh

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A heatwave across Western Europe has pushed temperatures to 42°C and caused power prices to spike above €150/MWh. The increased electricity demand is expected to strain power systems across multiple European countries.

An incoming heatwave across Western Europe is expected to lift electricity demand sharply and tighten power system conditions, with temperatures approaching 40 C in several countries and spot prices forecast to spike across multiple markets. The post Heatwave pushes European temperatures to 42 C, power prices above €150/MWh appeared first on pv magazine Global.