European electricity market prices fall in the second week of May under pressure from wind and photovoltaic energy
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 18, 2026. In the second week of May, weekly average prices in the main European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week and mostly stayed below €100/MWh. Higher wind and solar energy production drove this trend. Germany reached its highest wind energy production for a day in May in the […]
Wind energy production drop drives up European electricity market prices in the first week of May
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 11, 2026. In the first week of May, weekly average prices in the main European electricity markets rose compared to the previous week and, in most cases, exceeded €100/MWh. Lower wind energy production across much of Europe, rising demand and higher CO2 prices supported this trend. Spain and France set photovoltaic […]
Analysis April
2026
April ends with price drops in European electricity markets, photovoltaic energy records and Brent at its highest level since August 2022
2026
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 5, 2026. In April 2026, monthly prices in most major European electricity markets fell compared to March and were, for the most part, below €85/MWh, with several markets reaching their lowest levels in recent months. Lower gas prices, weaker demand and increased solar energy production supported this trend in a month […]
Spain facing the risk of missing the greatest industrial opportunity of the century: data centres
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 30, 2026. Spain is facing a key strategic decision in the development of data centers, one of the greatest industrial opportunities of the present time. Despite its advantages in renewable energy and geographical position, regulatory barriers and grid access constraints are putting investment attraction at risk at a decisive moment for […]
Photovoltaics, batteries and data centers strengthen electricity system integration
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 24, 2026. The recent evolution of the electricity system in Europe, and particularly in Spain, is showing that the growth of renewable capacity can no longer be analysed in isolation. In a context characterised by the expansion of solar photovoltaics, the growing need for storage and the emergence of new intensive […]
Photovoltaics and soil regeneration: a new paradigm in the energy transition
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 22, 2026. Photovoltaic energy can go beyond electricity production and become a tool for soil regeneration. International experiences demonstrate its potential to restore degraded ecosystems, an approach that is particularly relevant in countries with a high risk of desertification such as Spain. For years, photovoltaic energy has primarily been presented as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]