European electricity markets registered negative prices and spikes above €100/MWh in the first week of April
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 7, 2026. 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 […]
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European electricity market prices rise in a first quarter shaped by gas and renewable strength
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AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 2, 2026. 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 […]
The Christmas effect and the increase in renewable energy production put downward pressure on European electricity market prices
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, December 29, 2025. In the fourth week of December, prices in most major European electricity markets declined compared to the previous week, with weekly averages below €85/MWh. Lower demand during the Christmas holidays, together with higher wind and solar energy production, drove this decrease. Photovoltaic energy reached all‑time highs for a December […]
Data Centers and the future of electricity demand
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, December 23, 2025. The explosive growth of Data Centers has turned them into one of the most significant sources of electricity demand on the global stage, and their role in the electricity system is only just beginning. They are expected to continue expanding in the near future, with an even greater impact […]
Moderate increases in European electricity market prices in the third week of December due to higher demand and rising gas and CO₂ prices
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, December 22, 2025. In the third week of December, prices in most major European electricity markets rose slightly compared to the previous week, in many cases exceeding an average of €85/MWh. Higher demand due to colder temperatures and rising gas and CO₂ prices drove this trend, in a context of higher wind […]
The automotive sector accelerates towards solid‑state batteries as successors to Li‑ion
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, December 19, 2025. Lithium‑ion (Li‑ion) batteries dominate energy storage in electronic devices, vehicles and power supply systems. However, the emergence of solid‑state batteries promises to revolutionise the sector by offering higher energy density, efficiency and safety, as well as a lower environmental impact. Their development opens up new opportunities for electric vehicles […]
Low temperatures drive up demand and prices in European electricity markets in the third week of November
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, November 24, 2025. In the third week of November, prices in the main European electricity markets increased, driven by higher demand associated with falling temperatures and by lower renewable energy production in several markets. Most markets exceeded €95/MWh in weekly average prices and on Friday, November 21, daily prices reached their highest […]
Storage sets the pace for the new stage of the European electricity system
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, November 21, 2025. The role of energy storage and the growing need for flexibility in an electricity system with a high share of renewable energy were the central themes of the 60th edition of the AleaSoft Energy Forecasting webinars. The session analysed trends in the European electricity market ahead of winter 2025‑2026, […]
The electricity system in evolution: decarbonisation
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, November 20, 2025. Climate change and the urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have led Europe to set ambitious climate targets. These targets define the direction of the electricity system towards a 100% renewable energy model, with new technologies, greater electrification and a more flexible and intelligent management of energy. European Union […]
European electricity market prices fall with higher wind energy production and lower gas prices in the second week of November
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, November 17, 2025. In the second week of November, prices fell in most major European electricity markets compared to the previous week, driven by an increase in wind energy production and a decline in gas prices. On November 13, TTF gas futures registered their lowest settlement price since May 2024, €30.46/MWh. Electricity […]
Renewable energy, lower demand and gas prices push down European electricity market prices in the first week of October
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, October 6, 2025. In the first week of October, prices in most major European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week, with the exception of the Iberian market. The Dutch, German and British markets registered their lowest daily prices since at least mid‑2024. Photovoltaic energy production set all‑time records for an […]
Photovoltaic energy records and lower demand moderate prices in European electricity markets in the second week of July
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, July 14, 2025. During the second week of July, electricity prices in most major European markets fell compared to the previous week, although in nearly all cases, weekly averages remained above €75/MWh. Throughout the week, France and Italy reached their highest‑ever daily photovoltaic energy production, while Spain registered its highest level for […]