Tag #Day-Ahead Market

What were the most significant fluctuations in German electricity prices in 2024, and what factors contributed to these price swings?

In 2024, the German day-ahead electricity market experienced 459 hours with negative prices, compared to 301 hours in 2023 and 69 in 2022. This resulted from a surplus of supply exceeding demand, particularly during periods of high wind power generation. While negative prices constituted about 5 percent of the year, prices also spiked significantly, exceeding €150/MWh 379 times and €500/MWh 21 times.