Green Electricity Excess - A Nice Problem To Have?

The summer may be behind us now, but in search of sunny news to distract me from the rain outside my window I found this!

Spain has found itself in an unexpected position: The country's ambitious renewable energy initiatives have led to a surplus of power! The country has significantly expanded its solar and wind capacity, driven by a combination of government policies, technological advancements, and favorable geographic conditions. However, the rapid growth of renewable energy has created a unique challenge. During periods of high wind and solar production, Spain's grid becomes overloaded. This excess power can't be absorbed by domestic consumption, and it is far from straightforward to simply export it to neighboring countries. As a result, renewable energy producers are forced to "turn down" their operations, leading to reduced financial benefits.