Expert brief
Price cannibalisation: why midday solar is worth less
Updated 2026-06-06•By Antoine Cazals — Voltarione•Read ~3 min
Price cannibalisation refers to spot prices dropping when renewable output peaks. In Spain, midday solar already clears at €0–15/MWh, vs €90/MWh at 8pm.
PPA impact
PaP PPAs price in a cannibalisation factor (capture rate). Spain solar 2026: 0.72. DE wind 2026: 0.88.
Sources & references
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