In Belgium, all available nuclear power plants are operating, and a lot of solar panels have been added this year.
This can lead to a situation where at times of high supply – a sunny day with wind – and low demand – the weekend when few plants are running – there could be a surplus of electricity that needs to be eliminated to protect the grid.
Grid operator Elia warns of possible electricity surplus this summer (belganewsagency.eu)


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