Science2 hOctober 23, 2026, 02:27

France logs record 800 hours of zero or negative electricity prices

France recorded roughly 800 hours of zero or negative electricity prices in 2026, more than double the 359 hours in 2024. Spot prices hit about -€498/MWh on May 1, 2026, driven by low holiday demand and inflexible nuclear output.

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France logs record 800 hours of zero or negative electricity prices

About 800 zero-or-negative price hours in 2026 vs 359 in 2024 and 147 in 2023
Lowest point on May 1, 2026: roughly -€498/MWh
Export capacity fell to about 8 GW from about 10 GW a year earlier
Average daily spot spread reached €214/MWh in September 2026

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