European electricity market prices fall at the end of July with increased solar and wind energy production
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, August 4, 2025. In the last week of July, prices in most European electricity markets fell thanks to increased solar photovoltaic and wind energy production, as well as lower demand in several countries. Spain, Italy, Portugal and France broke daily solar energy generation records for an August month. In the fuels and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Renewable energy and storage: investing with vision requires forecasts and market advisory services
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 27, 2025. In the context of energy transition, marked by high regulatory and technological uncertainty, developers, investment funds and financial institutions need reliable tools to assess risks and make strategic decisions. Market price forecasts and specialised advisory services have become essential elements for ensuring the viability and profitability of renewable energy […]
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 […]
The future of storage depends on regulation and financing
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 18, 2025. The growth of renewable energy generation, the urgency of electrifying demand and the key role of battery storage were the focus of debate at the 56th edition of the webinars organised by AleaSoft Energy Forecasting. With the participation of experts from Engie Spain, the meeting addressed the current challenges […]
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 […]
Energy storage aids, a boost for the development of renewable energy
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 11, 2025. The new call for aid from the IDAE, with a budget of €700 million, aims to promote the deployment of energy storage at a critical moment for the photovoltaic sector. The increasing pressure of zero and negative prices, the lack of financing for projects and the slowdown in the […]
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 […]