During the second week of July, average electricity prices decreased in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The exceptions were the United Kingdom’s N2EX market and the Nordic countries’ Nord Pool market, which saw price increases of 9.9% and 67%, respectively. France’s EPEX SPOT market experienced the largest percentage drop at 34%. […]
During the week of July 7, electricity demand declined across the main European electricity markets compared to the previous week, reversing the upward trend seen in the prior period. Italy experienced the largest drop after six consecutive weeks of growth, with demand falling by 12%. Other markets saw decreases ranging from 1.3% in Great Britain
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The Albanian electricity exchange ALPEX reported that the total volume of electricity traded on the day-ahead market reached 135.6 GWh in June 2025. This represents an increase of 8.9 percent compared to the previous month and 31.3 percent more than in June 2024. Out of the total traded volume, 89.8 GWh was allocated to the
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Wind energy capacity in Greece reached 5,507 MW by June 30, 2025, according to the Hellenic Wind Energy Association (ELETAEN). This milestone follows the addition of 37 new turbines and 152.2 MW of capacity in the first half of the year, supported by around €180 million in investment. ELETAEN noted that the annual growth rate
