European markets maintain upward pressure in the third week of April despite falling gas prices, with new photovoltaic energy records
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 20, 2026. 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 […]
From energy savings to competitive advantage: industry enters the era of active energy management
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 14, 2026. 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 […]
Photovoltaic energy records in Germany and France in the second week of April, with falling electricity market prices in Europe
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 13, 2026. 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 […]
Analysis first quarter
2026
European electricity market prices rise in a first quarter shaped by gas and renewable strength
2026
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 […]
European electricity market prices fall in the fourth week of March while photovoltaic energy sets records in Spain and Italy
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, March 30, 2026. In the fourth week of March, weekly average prices in most major European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week and mostly stayed below €90/MWh. The Iberian market registered the lowest values, with daily prices below €10/MWh and a minimum in Spain not seen since 2013. Photovoltaic energy […]
Artificial Intelligence redefines the electricity system: impact on investment, demand and storage
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, March 26, 2026. Artificial Intelligence is ceasing to be merely an operational tool and is becoming a structural factor within the electricity system. Its impact is not limited to improving forecasting or grid management; it is also reshaping demand patterns, the integration of renewable energy and, consequently, investment and financing decisions in […]
Renewable energy, demand and CO₂ contain price increases in European electricity markets in a context of rising gas prices
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, March 23, 2026. During the third week of March, prices in most major European electricity markets registered an upward trend at the beginning of the week, although the weekly average fell compared to the previous week in most markets due to price declines at the end of the week. Photovoltaic energy production […]
Gas prices increase and renewable energy production accentuates the disparity in European electricity markets in the second week of March
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, March 16, 2026. During the second week of March, prices in the main European electricity markets showed uneven performance, with increases in southern Europe and declines elsewhere. Most markets registered averages above €80/MWh, in a week marked by the highest settlement price of TTF gas futures since February 2025, the highest Brent […]
From rainfall to the power market, how Spain’s hydrological cycle strongly affects the electricity prices
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, March 16, 2026. Heavy winter rainfall in Spain has significantly increased hydro reservoir levels in early 2026, placing them about 50% above the 10-year average. Because hydro reservoirs act as large-scale energy storage, abundant water allows hydro generation to cover more electricity demand, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. As a result, hydrological […]
European energy market prices increased in the first week after the attack on Iran
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, March 9, 2026. In the first week of March, prices in most major European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week and most markets reached weekly averages above €80/MWh. Italy and the United Kingdom registered the highest daily price since February 2025. Higher gas prices, as a consequence of the conflict […]
From the day ahead market to the intraday market: what the comparison between PDVP and PHFC reveals in a solar thermal power plant
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, March 4, 2026. The evolution of electricity markets is reflected not only in hourly prices but also in the internal dynamics of the scheduling of generation units. In an environment characterised by greater volatility, increasing renewable energy penetration and continuous adjustments between markets, the difference between the Provisional Viable Daily Program (PDVP […]
Analysis February 2026
Gas and CO2 down and record renewable energy production drove price falls in European electricity markets in February
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, March 3, 2026. In February, monthly prices declined in most major European electricity markets, with the exception of the Nordic market. Several markets registered their lowest monthly average in recent months, notably the Portuguese market, which reached the lowest price in its history within the Iberian MIBEL market. The fall in gas […]