European gas and electricity prices tumble as wind power surges::Elevated wind generation offers respite for energy supplies after recent cold blast

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    6 months ago

    Holy shit, cookie warning says “strictly necessary” to share my data with 231 third parties?

  • Chris@feddit.uk
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    6 months ago

    I got free electricity for quite a few hours on Sunday night and Monday morning due to this wind.

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      6 months ago

      My son has just signed up to a new retailer where he pays wholesale rates (he understands the risks) and for half an hour yesterday afternoon they were paying him 13¢/kWh to take it!

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    6 months ago

    Ironically global warming has cut the need for gas and oil in Europe at least. Extra kewl prices went negative because of renewable though thats great

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      6 months ago

      And Russia. Funny how sometimes you need a small nudge from a military/strategic threat for doing the right thing 🤷

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    6 months ago

    Hopefully they are down to a reasonable rate.