Summer begins with a heat wave, increased demand and rising prices in European electricity markets
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 22, 2026. In the third week of June, prices rose in most European electricity markets and exceeded €80/MWh. Higher demand, amid rising temperatures, lower wind energy production and higher CO₂ futures supported this trend. The agreement between the United States and Iran pushed Brent and TTF gas futures lower. France and […]
The capacity market: a new piece in the bankability of batteries, but not the definitive solution
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 5, 2026. The European Commission’s approval of the capacity market in Spain introduces a new signal for energy storage, in a context in which batteries are gaining prominence for providing firmness and flexibility to the electricity system. For BESS projects, both standalone and hybridised with renewables, this mechanism opens up new […]
Analysis May
2026
Renewables set records in Europe in May while electricity market prices rise due to gas prices
2026
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 2, 2026. In May 2026, monthly average prices increased in most major European electricity markets. Higher gas and CO₂ prices, together with lower wind energy production in several markets, contributed to this trend. Germany reached an all‑time record for solar photovoltaic energy production, while Spain, France, Italy and Portugal registered their […]
The drop in wind energy production drives up European electricity market prices in the third week of May
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 26, 2026. In the third week of May, weekly average prices rose in most major European electricity markets compared to the previous week. Lower wind energy production and higher demand in some markets supported this trend. The main European markets registered record solar photovoltaic energy production for a day in May, […]
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 […]