The heatwave drives up prices in European electricity markets in the first week of July
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, July 7, 2025. In the first week of July, prices in the main European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week. On July 1, daily prices exceeded €110/MWh in most markets, and the Belgian and Dutch markets reached €517.57/MWh at 20:00. The rise in electricity demand driven by the heatwave that […]
Analysis first half of
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The first half of 2025 leaves records for solar photovoltaic energy production and the highest prices since 2023 in several European electricity markets
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AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, July 1, 2025. In the first half of 2025, the average price in most major European electricity markets exceeded €60/MWh and was the highest since the second half of 2023 in several markets. Rising demand and rising gas and CO2 prices drove this trend. In contrast, increasing wind and solar energy production […]
Renewable energy and lower gas and CO2 prices drive down European electricity market prices in the last week of June
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 30, 2025. In the last week of June, prices in the main European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week. Nevertheless, the British, Iberian and Italian markets reached daily prices above €100/MWh on some occasions during the week. The drop in gas and CO2 prices, along with an increase in […]
The heatwave points to a summer of high electricity demand and upward pressure on prices
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 26, 2025. The Iberian Peninsula faces a summer marked by high temperatures, with potential record highs and a direct impact on electricity demand, renewable energy production and market prices. Adding to this scenario are geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which could drive up gas prices and worsen volatility. In this […]
European electricity markets begin to leave low spring prices behind as temperatures and gas prices rise
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 23, 2025. In the third week of June, prices in most major European electricity markets rose compared to the previous week and exceeded €70/MWh. In the British, Iberian and Italian markets, prices exceeded €100/MWh on several days. The rise in gas prices, whose futures marked their highest settlement price since April […]
Gas and CO₂ futures reach maximums since April and push up European electricity market prices in the second week of June
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 16, 2025. In the second week of June, weekly average prices in most major European electricity markets were above €50/MWh and increased compared to the previous week. Even so, most markets registered negative prices, mainly during the middle hours of the day. On Friday, June 13, gas, CO2 and Brent futures […]
June starts with electricity market price increases and records for photovoltaic and wind energy in Europe
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 10, 2025. In the first week of June, prices rose in most major European electricity markets, although hours with negative prices persisted. Renewable energy production set milestones: Spain reached an all‑time record for photovoltaic energy generation, and Portugal, France and Italy registered highs for a day in June. Germany stood out […]
Analysis May 2025
European electricity market prices were the lowest since November and photovoltaic energy set records in May
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 3, 2025. In May, prices in the main European electricity markets reached their lowest levels since at least November. The Spanish market registered the lowest monthly average. Solar photovoltaic energy production set all‑time records in Germany, Italy, France and Portugal, while wind energy production grew year‑on‑year in several markets. Electricity demand […]
Electricity market prices rise in southern Europe in the last week of May despite falls in most European markets
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 2, 2025. During the last week of May, prices fell in most major European electricity markets, although they rose in the Iberian, French and Italian markets due to increased demand and lower wind energy production. Solar photovoltaic energy production registered all‑time or May highs in several markets, which helped to contain […]
Photovoltaic energy records and more wind energy help to contain European electricity market prices in the fourth week of May
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 26, 2025. During the fourth week of May, prices fell in most major European electricity markets, while in others they remained stable, with slight increases. Increased wind energy production and all‑time records for solar photovoltaic energy generation in France and Portugal, together with the maximum for a day in May in […]
Energy forecasting methodologies: science and technology at the service of the sector
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 22, 2025. In a context marked by decarbonisation, electrification and market volatility, forecasting methodologies are essential for decision‑making. The combination of statistical, fundamental and artificial intelligence models allows for more accurate forecasting of demand, renewable energy generation and electricity market prices, providing a solid foundation for market operations, investment and risk […]
Renewable energy and lower demand moderate European electricity market prices despite rising gas and CO2 prices in the third week of May
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 19, 2025. In the third week of May, the main European electricity markets showed mixed evolution, although in most of them weekly prices were lower than the previous week. Despite the increase in gas and CO2 prices, higher renewable energy generation and lower demand allowed prices to be contained and lowered […]