Sharp increases in EU emissions trading system (ETS) allowance values in recent sessions have worsened market conditions for German coal-fired power generation for next year, with around 46pc of the fleet priced out of the base-load market.

Most agreed that the increased production is a concern and could lead to an oversupply on the market and lower prices.

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