News on European electricity markets
April/2026
| NEWS |
April 29, 2026
Energy independence in spain, from political slogan to corporate competitive advantage
Energy independence in Spain is evolving from a political concept into a strategic variable in corporate decision-making. In an environment marked by geopolitical volatility, electrification based on renewable energy generation and the use of market forecasts are consolidating as key elements for reducing risks and improving competitiveness in electricity markets.
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April 28, 2026
Artificial intelligence in energy, 27 years before it became a trend
The growing complexity of electricity markets, driven by renewable penetration, the development of storage and the transformation of demand, is positioning Artificial Intelligence as a key tool in electricity system analysis. Its application now extends well beyond forecasting, becoming increasingly relevant in areas such as project financing, asset valuation and strategic decision-making.
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April 27, 2026
European electricity prices fall in the fourth week of April amid record solar photovoltaic energy production and high wind energy production
In the fourth week of April, prices in most major European electricity markets decreased compared to the previous week, supported by weaker demand and higher wind and solar energy production. Solar photovoltaic energy production set new records for an April day and even all-time highs in markets such as Italy, while TTF gas and Brent oil futures climbed as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified.
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April 24, 2026
Photovoltaics, batteries and data centers strengthen electricity system integration
The recent evolution of the electricity system in Europe, and particularly in Spain, is showing that the growth of renewable capacity can no longer be analysed in isolation. In a context characterised by the expansion of solar photovoltaics, the growing need for storage and the emergence of new intensive demand, the interaction between photovoltaics, batteries and data centers introduces new keys to understanding the balance of the electricity system, price formation and the viability of investments.
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April 23, 2026
From market forecasts to bankability: a structural shift in the electricity sector
The European electricity sector is undergoing a structural shift driven by the large-scale penetration of renewable energy, increased volatility and the growing importance of storage. In this context, market forecasts are no longer merely an analytical tool but have become a key element in project financing. Bankability, robustness and integration into financial models now define the true value of these forecasts.
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April 22, 2026
Photovoltaics and soil regeneration: a new paradigm in the energy transition
Photovoltaic energy can go beyond electricity production and become a tool for soil regeneration. International experiences demonstrate its potential to restore degraded ecosystems, an approach that is particularly relevant in countries with a high risk of desertification such as Spain.
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April 21, 2026
Storage positioned as a key element in the evolution of European electricity markets
The analysis table of the Spanish version of the 65th monthly webinar, held on April 16 under the title “Prospects for energy markets in Europe”. The role of energy storage, highlighted the growing importance of storage in European electricity markets. In a context characterised by high renewable energy penetration, price volatility and the emergence of structural signals such as photovoltaic cannibalisation, storage is becoming an essential element for the flexibility of the electricity system.
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April 20, 2026
European markets maintain upward pressure in the third week of April despite falling gas prices, with new photovoltaic energy records
In the third week of April, prices in most major European electricity markets rose compared to the previous week, with averages exceeding €95/MWh, although they fell after the highs registered at the start of the week. Demand grew and wind energy production declined, while photovoltaic energy set records for an April day in Spain, France and Portugal. TTF gas futures fell to their lowest level since February.
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April 17, 2026
Energy storage redefines the balance of the electricity system: from the European market to the Spanish reality
The European electricity system is entering a new phase and this can already be observed in market behaviour. This is not a matter of forecasts or long-term plans. Volatility in energy prices, driven by geopolitical factors and supply uncertainty, has intensified in recent months. That volatility is now directly affecting the electricity market. However, beyond fuels, the most significant change is taking place within the electricity system itself.
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April 16, 2026
The new industrial competitive advantage: managing energy, not just consuming it
Electro-intensive industry is facing a structural shift in its relationship with energy. In an increasingly renewable and volatile system, the key is no longer only to reduce consumption, but to strategically manage when, how and with what level of risk electricity is used, turning energy into a determining factor of competitiveness.
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April 15, 2026
Hybridisation redefines renewable energy profitability: from the megawatt produced to the megawatt optimised
The renewable sector is entering a new phase marked by the saturation of electricity markets and the loss of value of production at certain hours. In this context, hybridisation with storage is consolidating as the pathway to optimise revenues, reduce risks and adapt assets to an increasingly volatile and competitive environment.
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April 14, 2026
From energy savings to competitive advantage: industry enters the era of active energy management
Industry is transforming the way it manages energy. Self-consumption, combined with storage, is no longer merely a cost-saving tool but is becoming a strategic asset. Price-driven optimisation, participation in flexibility markets and the use of advanced forecasting position energy as a key competitiveness factor in an increasingly renewable and volatile electricity system.
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April 13, 2026
Photovoltaic energy records in Germany and France in the second week of April, with falling electricity market prices in Europe
In the second week of April, weekly average prices in most major European electricity markets declined compared to the previous week and were mostly below €75/MWh. Demand fell and solar energy production increased in several markets, while gas and CO2 prices decreased. In the Iberian Peninsula, lower renewable energy production and rising demand pushed prices up. Germany and France registered photovoltaic energy production records for an April day.
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April 7, 2026
European electricity markets registered negative prices and spikes above €100/MWh in the first week of April
In the first week of April, weekly average prices in most major European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week and mostly stayed below €85/MWh. Demand declined, photovoltaic energy production increased in some markets and wind energy production dropped. Several European markets showed low daily prices on April 5, including negative prices in some cases, while early in the week several markets exceeded €100/MWh and the Italian market went above €150/MWh. Brent futures reached their highest level since June 2022.
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April 2, 2026
European electricity market prices rise in a first quarter shaped by gas and renewable strength
In the first quarter of 2026, prices in most major European electricity markets increased compared to the previous quarter and exceeded €90/MWh in most cases. Rising gas prices and increased demand drove the increases, while higher renewable energy production contributed to lower prices in the Iberian market. The Nordic market registered its highest quarterly price since the first quarter of 2023. Wind and photovoltaic energy production reached quarterly records in Spain and Italy, and Brent futures reached their highest level since the fourth quarter of 2024.
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| WEBINARS |
- Evolution and prospects of European energy markets and their impact on energy storage
- Batteries and storage: role in the system, revenues and opportunities
- Alejandro Diego Rosell, Energy Communicator and Consultant, Director of Studies at World Wide Recruitment and Lecturer at EOI
- Oriol Saltó i Bauzà, Associate Partner at AleaGreen
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- Evolution and prospects of European energy markets
- Energy storage: regulation, current situation and prospects
- Raúl García Posada, Partner, Director at ASEALEN
- Oriol Saltó i Bauzà, Associate Partner at AleaGreen
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| WORKSHOPS |
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These are the latest workshops held:
- Short term forecasting for agents that operate in the spot and futures markets. Request recording >>
- Mid-term forecasting with the stochasticity distributions for agents operating in the spot and futures markets. Request recording >>
- Alea Energy DataBase (AleaApp) for the compilation, visualisation and analysis of data related to the energy markets. Request recording >>
| HYBRID SYSTEMS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND BATTERIES |
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| MARKETS FORECASTING REPORTS |
At AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, long term forecasting reports are carried out for all European energy markets. In addition, new complementary services associated with these long term reports are offered.
Mid term European electricity markets prices forecasting reports are also available, which provide a vision of the prospects for the coming months and years, taking into account the most up to date scenarios for the evolution of the economy.
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| REPORTS FOR THE ENERGY SECTOR |
At AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, studies and reports on the European energy markets are carried out to satisfy the needs of the companies in the sector or other indirectly related companies. Some examples of these reports are:
- Long-term analysis of the electricity sector in the European markets
- Optimisation strategies for hybrid systems of renewable energy and energy storage
- Impact of the 7% tax on the market prices
- Financing and PPA
- Renewable energy auctions
- CO2 prices
- Analysis of the emission factor transferred to the market at the long term
- Price captured by photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind and hydroelectric energy
- Valuation of the wind and solar resource of a facility
- Influence of anticipated nuclear power plants shutdowns in the electricity sector
- International interconnections
- Analysis of price cannibalisation and hourly price profiles in the future
- Future of the green hydrogen in the energy sector
- Self-consumption
- Analysis of future scenarios in the sector and simulations
- Repercussions of the NECP in the electricity market
- Monographs on the main European electricity markets
- Cogeneration
- Biomass
- National, regional electricity consumption or client portfolio
- Generation optimisation
- Fuels: consumption, prices and futures
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| ALEA ENERGY DATABASE (ALEAAPP) |
At AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, the Alea Energy DataBase (AleaApp) was developed, an online platform which compiles the data from the energy markets and the macroeconomic data from the main European markets, helping and facilitating the digitalisation of the companies. In this tool it is possible to visualise and analyse the data through comparative graphs of variables, calculation of the moving average, changes in the temporality of the series, among others.
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| ENERGY MARKETS OBSERVATORIES |
The energy markets observatories are available on the AleaSoft Energy Forecasting website, which allow analysing the evolution of the main European electricity markets in recent weeks. This tool includes hourly, daily and weekly graphs in which the information is updated daily.