A "Super El Niño" is defined as a period when ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific register more than 2 degrees Celsius above normal.

Germany is responsible for 29% of Europe's total wind power generation.

The Norwegian snowpack was approximately 23% below average at the transition from winter to spring, posing a risk to hydropower resources.

Persistent high-pressure systems over Europe during past El Niño events have led to decreased wind speeds, particularly in Germany.

The Norwegian hydropower system serves as a critical energy storage and export resource, acting like a 'giant battery' for Northern Europe.

Spring rainfall in the Alps was 41% below normal this year, significantly reducing hydropower reservoir levels ahead of the summer.