On some days in Germany, there’s so much supply of electricity that it outstrips the nation’s demand. The result in the market is a price below zero, which means factories can then earn money for taking the surplus off the hands of producers. So, how do generators still make money if they have to pay to get rid of energy? You’ll find the answer here.
Germany’s energy model lets utilities earn money even when power stations are at negative prices
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