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 […]
Forecasting time horizons: short, medium and long term
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 23, 2025. Understanding and anticipating the electricity market requires a vision of the different horizons. Short‑, mid‑ and long‑term forecasts allow optimising daily operations, managing risks and guiding strategic decisions. Their integration is key for all players in the energy sector who need to adapt to an increasingly dynamic environment. A […]
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 […]
Electricity demand, renewable energy generation and market price forecasting
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 21, 2025. Accurate and coherent forecasts of electricity demand, renewable energy generation and market prices are more strategic than ever. In the context of the energy transition, scientific models that integrate these three variables are essential for helping all players in the electricity sector make informed decisions, optimise operations and plan […]
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 […]
Red Eléctrica celebrates 40 years: a world benchmark in electricity system management
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 16, 2025. At a key moment for the energy transition, Red Eléctrica celebrates 40 years as operator of the electricity system in Spain, consolidated as an international benchmark for its technical capacity, independence and leadership in the integration of renewable energy. In recent days, following the blackout of April 28, there […]
European electricity market prices rose in the second week of May, but registered negative values during the weekend
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 12, 2025. In the second week of May, prices in most major European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week, except in Spain and France. Over the weekend several markets registered negative hourly prices, with an all‑time record in Spain, as well as the lowest prices since at least 2023 […]
Analysis April 2025The gas decline and the solar momentum drive European electricity markets to the lowest prices since November in April
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 7, 2025. In April, the main European electricity markets registered their lowest monthly prices since at least November 2024, in most cases below €80/MWh. The decline in gas prices, whose futures reached the lowest monthly average since August 2024, is one of the causes of this decline. In addition, there was […]
Rising renewable energy production and falling gas prices push European electricity market prices down in the first week of May
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 5, 2025. In the week of April 28, prices in the main European electricity markets decreased compared to the previous week. Falling demand and gas prices, as well as increased renewable energy production, supported these declines. Photovoltaic energy set all‑time generation records in France and Italy, as well as the highest […]
Rises in European market prices due to less wind energy in the fourth week of April, photovoltaic energy records and fall in gas prices to the lowest levels since July
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 29, 2025. In the week of April 21, prices in most major European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week, especially during the first days of the week. Declining wind energy production drove the increases. At the end of the week prices dropped. On Sunday, April 27, Italy reached its […]
European electricity market prices fall at Easter and the Iberian market registers the lowest prices
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 22, 2025. In the third week of April, which coincided with Easter, prices in most major European electricity markets were lower than the previous week. The decrease in electricity demand and the increase in wind energy production in most markets favored this behavior. The Iberian market registered the lowest prices among […]
Gas and oil register historic drops while photovoltaic energy reaches records in the second week of April
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 14, 2025. In the second week of April, prices in the main European electricity markets remained at similar levels to the previous week, with slightly higher weekly averages. The decline in wind energy production favored this behavior. On the other hand, solar photovoltaic energy production increased and reached an all‑time daily […]