GERMANY GENERATED SO MUCH WIND AND SOLAR POWER THAT ELECTRICITY PRICES WENT NEGATIVE On May 8, 2016, Germany witnessed a rare energy milestone when renewable power generation surged so high that electricity prices dropped below zero. For a brief period, utilities actually paid consumers to use electricity, highlighting both the power and the challenge of large-scale renewable energy adoption. Important Details: • Strong sunshine and high winds caused renewables to supply nearly all of Germany’s