Most of Spain’s electricity is generated by solar and wind power
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Countries with large amounts of wind and solar power installed on their electricity grids are particularly vulnerable to higher energy bills due to higher gas prices. The relationship between decarbonization and price volatility is a contentious issue as governments consider clean energy strategies, and analysis of European electricity prices provides evidence to inform this debate.
In recent years, huge amounts of wind and solar power have been installed across the continent. However, these power sources are intermittent and produce electricity only when:
Source: www.newscientist.com
