The concept of Dunkelflaute manifests in Germany when cold anticyclones lead to low temperatures and inadequate wind, driving electricity prices to alarming heights.
With wind generation plummeting to just over 3 gigawatts compared to the usual 20 gigawatts, the added reliance on gas for electricity generation escalates costs for consumers.
Electricity prices for German consumers have surged to an average of 395 ($414) per megawatt hour, a level not seen since the energy crisis during the Russian invasion.
The combination of low wind and demand surges means that gas-burning plants must work overtime, resulting in electricity prices skyrocketing to 936 ($981) per megawatt hour in peak hours.
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