Northwest Europe Heat Wave Breaks Records, Drives Negative Power Prices
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Joe Wertz, Eamon Farhat
Even the toaster can't save this one.
Summary
A major heat wave in northwest Europe broke May temperature records (London hit 35°C), caused water shortages in the UK, and unexpectedly boosted solar power generation to the point where power prices turned negative. The heat dome raised temperatures 9-15°C above normal across the region.
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Driven by a persistent high-pressure heat dome, the scorching conditions raised average temperatures by 9C to 15C above the norm across the region.
London hit a May record of 35C (95F) on Tuesday, according to the Met Office.
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