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Europe’s Solar Power Surge Puts Unprecedented Strain on Its Grid

The rise of renewables had led to thousands of instances of voltage exceeding allowed limits.
A solar park in Werneuchen, Germany.Photographer: Liesa Johannssen-Koppitz/Bloomberg
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Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy. Today, reporter Will Mathis looks at the flipside of Europe’s solar boom.

The rapid rise of renewables in Europe has been a boon to cutting emissions, but has put an unprecedented strain on its grid.