UK Pays Neighboring Countries to Take Surplus Electricity Amid Net Zero Challenges

Britain is paying neighboring countries like France and Holland to take surplus electricity due to an oversupply in its energy grid. This situation, which has led to negative power prices for over 50 hours this year, highlights a growing challenge as renewable generation outpaces demand.

By Jonathan Leake Fri, June 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM GMT+3 7 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

UK Pays Neighboring Countries to Take Surplus Electricity Amid Net Zero Challenges

Topics: international energy trade net zero power prices surplus electricity

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