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Germany curbing solar output, costing households self-consumption
Original: Verhinderter Eigenverbrauch: Solar-Anlagen abgeregelt | quer vom BR
German public broadcaster BR's consumer show quer reports that solar installations are being throttled by grid operators, preventing owners from using the electricity their own panels generate. The practice, known as curtailment, means households lose money on self-consumed power as grid operators manage overload risks. The report is sparking debate among solar owners about compensation and Germany's grid expansion.
Why now: Rising solar curtailment in Germany directly hits the finances of households with rooftop panels, making it a hot consumer topic.
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