Newsletter May/2026
News on European electricity markets
May/2026
| NEWS |
May 26, 2026
The drop in wind energy production drives up European electricity market prices in the third week of May
In the third week of May, the weekly average prices of most of the main European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week. The drop in wind energy production and higher demand in some markets supported this trend. The main European markets recorded solar photovoltaic energy production records for a May day, while TTF gas futures reached their highest price since April 8 before declining.
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May 22, 2026
When forecasting matters: lessons for financing renewable energy and batteries
Fifteen years after producing a long-term forecast for the Iberian electricity market, comparing it with the actual evolution of prices allows a key lesson to be drawn: rigorous forecasts are essential to finance renewables, batteries and electricity assets without inflating expectations or taking on debt levels that the market cannot sustain. This news also coincides with AleaSoft Energy Forecasting's 750th collaboration with El Periódico de la Energía.
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May 18, 2026
European electricity market prices fall in the second week of May under pressure from wind and photovoltaic energy
In the second week of May, the weekly average prices of the main European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week and were, for the most part, below €100/MWh. Higher wind and solar energy production supported this trend. Germany recorded its highest wind energy production for a May day in the last four years, while TTF gas futures reached their highest settlement price since April 8.
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May 15, 2026
The next industrial revolution will not only be electric, it will be managed by AI agents
Electrification, self-consumption, batteries, PPAs and market volatility are transforming industrial energy management. In this new environment, AI agents, supported by reliable forecasting and advanced models, will be key to optimising costs, flexibility, investments and competitiveness.
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May 11, 2026
The fall in wind energy drives up European electricity market prices in the first week of May
In the first week of May, the weekly average prices of the main European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week and, in most cases, exceeded €100/MWh. The fall in wind energy production across much of Europe, rising demand and higher CO2 prices supported this trend. Spain and France set photovoltaic energy production records for a May day, while TTF gas and Brent futures declined.
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May 8, 2026
Batteries gain strategic weight among large consumers and electro-intensive industries
The advance of renewables and the emergence of zero and negative prices are driving large consumers and electro-intensive industries to adopt a more active energy management approach. Batteries are consolidating as a strategic tool to optimise costs, reduce market exposure, take advantage of self-consumption and strengthen operational resilience.
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May 5, 2026
April ends with price drops in European electricity markets, photovoltaic records and Brent at its highest level since August 2022
In April 2026, the monthly prices of most of the main European electricity markets fell compared to March and were, for the most part, below €85/MWh, with several markets at their lowest levels in recent months. Lower gas prices, weaker demand and increased solar production supported this trend, in a month that also brought historic photovoltaic energy production records and the highest average Brent futures price since August 2022.
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May 4, 2026
All-time daily low in France in the last week of April, with rises in European electricity markets
In the last week of April, the weekly average prices of most of the main European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week, although they remained, for the most part, below €65/MWh. Higher gas prices and lower renewable energy production supported this trend. On May 1, prices fell, with an all-time daily low in the French market and negative prices in Germany and Belgium, while on April 30 the German market reached a photovoltaic energy production record for an April day.
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| WEBINARS |
- Recent evolution of the European energy markets and prospects for the second half of 2026
- Opportunities and challenges for the growth of the renewable sector
- Current situation and trends of the PPA market in Spain
- Prospects for battery energy storage
- Daniel Fernández Alonso, Strategy, Regulatory Affairs and Communications Director at Engie Spain
- Ignacio Sáenz Berruga, Head of Origination and Sales at Engie Spain
- Oriol Saltó i Bauzà, Associate Partner at AleaSoft
- Antonio Delgado Rigal, CEO of AleaSoft
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- Evolution and prospects of the 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
- Oriol Saltó i Bauzà, Associate Partner at AleaSoft
- Antonio Delgado Rigal, CEO of AleaSoft
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- Short-term forecasting for agents operating in the spot and futures markets. Request the recording >>
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- Alea Energy DataBase (AleaApp) for the compilation, visualisation and analysis of data related to the energy markets. Request the recording >>
| ALEASOFT DIVISIONS |
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- AleaGreen: Long-term price forecasting reports, vital for financing, M&A and PPA agreements. Discover the AleaGreen division >>
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- AleaHub: A Marketplace that facilitates the connection between the main players in the renewable sector for the purchase and sale of PPAs, assets and renewable projects. Discover the AleaHub division >>
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| REPORTS FOR ENERGY STORAGE AND HYBRIDISATION |
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- Stand-alone battery projects
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- Wind energy and batteries
- Solar photovoltaic energy and batteries
- Wind, solar photovoltaic energy and batteries
- Hybrid self-consumption systems with batteries
- Other hybrid systems: hydro, reversible pumping, cogeneration
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