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Monday, August 17, 2026

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3,943MWh Curtailed
4,215MWh Ramped Up
€1.5MEst. Cost
219 MWPeak Positive

Day-Ahead Spot: 135-219 €/MWh (avg 175)

TSO Breakdown

TSODirectionMeasuresTotal MWh
TenneT DE positive 2 18,348
Amprion negative 26 8,906
TenneT DE negative 10 6,975
Amprion positive 10 6,490
TransnetBW positive 6 1,084
50Hertz negative 16 600
TransnetBW negative 2 54

Plant-Level Redispatch Measures

PlantTSOFuelDirAvg MWMWhTime
Börse TenneT DE Sonstiges positive 917 9,174 10:August-20:August
Börse TenneT DE Sonstiges positive 917 9,174 10:August-20:August
WALSUM_10 Amprion Konventionell negative 242 2,720 22:August-10:August
WALSUM_10 Amprion Konventionell negative 242 2,720 22:August-10:August
GERSTEINW_DTF2 (KapRes) Amprion Konventionell positive 202 2,430 22:August-10:August
GERSTEINW_DTF2 (KapRes) Amprion Konventionell positive 202 2,430 22:August-10:August
Irsching 5 TenneT DE Konventionell negative 233 1,456 10:August-17:August
Irsching 5 TenneT DE Konventionell negative 233 1,456 10:August-17:August
BAG NWAK-Cluster 17 Altheim TenneT DE Erneuerbar negative 150 862 09:August-15:August
BAG NWAK-Cluster 17 Altheim TenneT DE Erneuerbar negative 150 862 09:August-15:August
Irsching 5 TenneT DE Konventionell negative 214 750 13:August-17:August
Irsching 5 TenneT DE Konventionell negative 214 750 13:August-17:August
GERSTEINW_GTF1 (KapRes) Amprion Konventionell positive 42 504 22:August-10:August
GERSTEINW_GTF1 (KapRes) Amprion Konventionell positive 42 504 22:August-10:August
HAMMUENTROP_20 Amprion Konventionell negative 159 478 13:August-16:August
HAMMUENTROP_20 Amprion Konventionell negative 159 478 13:August-16:August
WALSUM_10 Amprion Konventionell negative 228 456 14:August-16:August
WALSUM_10 Amprion Konventionell negative 228 456 14:August-16:August
Wilhelmshaven (ENGIE) TenneT DE Konventionell negative 144 288 15:August-17:August
Wilhelmshaven (ENGIE) TenneT DE Konventionell negative 144 288 15:August-17:August
illwerke vkw AG TransnetBW Sonstiges positive 163 285 15:August-17:August
illwerke vkw AG TransnetBW Sonstiges positive 163 285 15:August-17:August
KNAPSACK_20 Amprion Konventionell negative 140 211 14:August-16:August
KNAPSACK_20 Amprion Konventionell negative 140 211 14:August-16:August
illwerke vkw AG TransnetBW Sonstiges positive 187 187 22:August-23:August
NIEHL-II Amprion Konventionell negative 187 187 22:August-23:August
illwerke vkw AG TransnetBW Sonstiges positive 187 187 22:August-23:August
NIEHL-II Amprion Konventionell negative 187 187 22:August-23:August
NIEHL-II Amprion Konventionell negative 46 186 18:August-22:August
NIEHL-II Amprion Konventionell negative 46 186 18:August-22:August
GERSTEINW_GTF1 (KapRes) Amprion Konventionell positive 40 169 17:August-22:August
GERSTEINW_GTF1 (KapRes) Amprion Konventionell positive 40 169 17:August-22:August
GERSTEINW_DTF2 (KapRes) Amprion Konventionell positive 70 140 20:August-22:August
GERSTEINW_DTF2 (KapRes) Amprion Konventionell positive 70 140 20:August-22:August
Wilhelmshaven (ENGIE) TenneT DE Konventionell negative 75 131 14:August-18:August
Wilhelmshaven (ENGIE) TenneT DE Konventionell negative 75 131 14:August-18:August
CHEMIEPARK_MARL_KRAFTWERKE Amprion Konventionell negative 29 123 17:August-22:August
CHEMIEPARK_MARL_KRAFTWERKE Amprion Konventionell negative 29 123 17:August-22:August
Boxberg (Standort) 50Hertz Konventionell negative 111 111 14:August-15:August
Boxberg (Standort) 50Hertz Konventionell negative 111 111 14:August-15:August
Datteln_4 Amprion Konventionell negative 70 70 15:August-16:August
Datteln_4 Amprion Konventionell negative 70 70 15:August-16:August
Börse TransnetBW Sonstiges positive 46 70 10:August-18:August
Börse TransnetBW Sonstiges positive 46 70 10:August-18:August
50H Berlin Marzahn 50Hertz Konventionell negative 68 68 15:August-16:August
50H Berlin Marzahn 50Hertz Konventionell negative 68 68 15:August-16:August
Lippendorf 50Hertz Konventionell negative 75 38 14:August-14:August
Lippendorf 50Hertz Konventionell negative 75 38 14:August-14:August
50H PV Witznitz 50Hertz Erneuerbar negative 41 31 14:August-16:August
50H PV Witznitz 50Hertz Erneuerbar negative 41 31 14:August-16:August

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much did redispatch cost on 2026-08-17?

On 2026-08-17, estimated redispatch costs were approximately €1.5 million. This includes €0.39M for renewable curtailment compensation and €0.86M for conventional ramp-up costs.

Which power plants were most affected on 2026-08-17?

The most affected plant was Börse (TenneT DE) with 9,174 MWh of positive redispatch.

What was the electricity spot price on 2026-08-17?

The EPEX Day-Ahead spot price for DE_LU ranged from 135 to 219 €/MWh with an average of 175 €/MWh.