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European electricity demand trends: Mixed movements amid temperature changes in late May Read More »

European electricity demand trends: Mixed movements amid temperature changes in late May

During the week of May 19, electricity demand declined in most major European markets compared to the previous week. Belgium recorded the largest decrease at 1.9 percent, while Italy and France saw the smallest reductions, both at 0.2 percent. In Portugal, electricity demand dropped by 0.6 percent. In contrast, Germany, Great Britain, and Spain reversed […]

Region: SEE faces summer blackout risks amid rising electricity demand and aging grid Read More »

Region: SEE faces summer blackout risks amid rising electricity demand and aging grid

The Institute of Energy for Southeastern Europe (IENE) has issued a warning about the risk of widespread power outages across the region during the upcoming summer months due to rising electricity consumption. This alert follows a similar blackout event last June that impacted Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and parts of Croatia. In its analysis,

Europe: Electricity demand falls in mid-May as temperatures rise, with mixed outlook ahead Read More »

Europe: Electricity demand falls in mid-May as temperatures rise, with mixed outlook ahead

During the week of May 12, electricity demand declined in most major European markets compared to the previous week. Great Britain recorded the largest decrease, with demand falling by 3.7 percent. Germany and Italy followed, with decreases of 1.3 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively. Spain saw the smallest drop, at 0.8 percent. In contrast, Portugal,

Region: SEE electricity prices surge amid higher demand and energy costs Read More »

Region: SEE electricity prices surge amid higher demand and energy costs

In Week 19 of 2025, electricity prices across Southeast Europe (SEE) saw significant increases, driven by higher gas and CO₂ costs, as well as increased electricity demand due to lower-than-average temperatures. Prices started the week around €100/MWh and gradually dropped, falling below €70/MWh by Sunday, May 11. Among SEE countries, Bulgaria and Greece recorded the

Region: Electricity prices plunge across SEE and Central Europe in Week 18 of 2025 Read More »

Region: Electricity prices plunge across SEE and Central Europe in Week 18 of 2025

In Week 18 of 2025 (April 28–May 4), electricity prices across South East Europe (SEE) and Central Europe declined significantly, influenced by lower gas prices, reduced demand, and a surge in renewable power generation. Prices in all SEE countries fell below €80/MWh, with Türkiye recording the lowest average at €44.63/MWh, followed by Greece at €54.42/MWh.

Electricity demand drops across Europe in late April 2025, with Spain seeing largest decrease Read More »

Electricity demand drops across Europe in late April 2025, with Spain seeing largest decrease

During the week of April 28, 2025, electricity demand decreased across most major European markets. Spain experienced the most significant drop, with a 13% reduction, followed by France and Portugal, which saw declines of 11% and 8.6%, respectively. Other markets also saw a decrease in demand, including Great Britain (down 7.6%), Germany (down 4.1%), and

Region: Southeast European electricity market sees price drop amid gas retreat and renewable surge Read More »

Region: Southeast European electricity market sees price drop amid gas retreat and renewable surge

In Week 17 of 2025, wholesale electricity prices declined across most Southeast European (SEE) countries, mainly due to a drop in natural gas prices and an increase in renewable energy generation. Spot prices across continental Europe have more than halved since early 2025, driven by a significant fall in regional gas costs, which are down

Europe: Electricity demand drops in most markets, temperatures and holidays impact consumption in April 2025 Read More »

Europe: Electricity demand drops in most markets, temperatures and holidays impact consumption in April 2025

During the fourth week of April, electricity demand saw a decline across most major European markets. Italy experienced the largest drop, with a decrease of 14%, followed by Portugal and France, which recorded decreases of 6.0% and 3.4%, respectively. Belgium and Germany showed the smallest declines, with 0.6% and 0.5% reductions. Germany’s demand continued its

Region: Significant drop in electricity prices across SEE markets in Week 16 of 2025 amid lower demand and increased solar production Read More »

Region: Significant drop in electricity prices across SEE markets in Week 16 of 2025 amid lower demand and increased solar production

During Week 16 of 2025, electricity prices in the Southeast European (SEE) countries dropped across the board, influenced by a decline in electricity demand. Solar energy production also increased in most of the analysed markets. The week started with prices above €100/MWh but followed a downward trend throughout, ultimately dropping below €90/MWh by Sunday, April

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