Reliance on wind and solar does expose nations to energy price spikes

Countries like the UK, Spain and Italy rely on gas to step in when renewables can’t produce power, leading to higher energy prices – but a more flexible system could avoid this

Feb 9, 2025 - 21:48

Reliance on wind and solar does expose nations to energy price spikes

Countries like the UK, Spain and Italy rely on gas to step in when renewables can’t produce power, leading to higher energy prices – but a more flexible system could avoid this