Plugged In: the energy news podcast
Plugged In: the energy news podcast
Montel News
Summer price volatility: Batteries take the spoils?
30 minutes Posted Sep 3, 2026 at 5:00 am.
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Key Takeaways And How To Follow
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Send us your thoughts! Batteries are emerging as one of the big winners from Europe’s increasingly volatile power markets. In this episode, we look at how huge amounts of solar generation are driving down midday power prices before sharp evening peaks create opportunities for battery storage. The discussion explores who profits from these price swings, whether batteries could begin to displace gas-fired generation, the shift towards larger and longer-duration storage, and whether a rapidly ex...