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Europe: Electricity demand falls in early August but forecasts point to rebound Read More »

Europe: Electricity demand falls in early August but forecasts point to rebound

In the week of August 4, electricity demand fell in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The largest declines were in Great Britain, down 7.1%, and Italy, down 6.9%, while Germany registered the smallest drop at 0.5%. France and Portugal saw decreases of 1.5% and 2.2%, respectively. In France, Italy, and Great […]

Electricity demand drops across most major European markets in late July Read More »

Electricity demand drops across most major European markets in late July

During the week of July 28, electricity demand declined in the majority of key European power markets compared to the previous week. Italy experienced the largest decrease, with demand falling by 12%, while Spain recorded the smallest drop, just 0.8%. Germany, France, and the United Kingdom also saw decreases of 2.3%, 2.7%, and 2.8%, respectively.

Region: Heatwave drives SEE electricity prices to summer highs in Week 30 of 2025 Read More »

Region: Heatwave drives SEE electricity prices to summer highs in Week 30 of 2025

In Week 30 of 2025, electricity market prices rose significantly across most Southeast European (SEE) countries compared to the previous week. All markets recorded weekly average prices above €100/MWh, with the exception of Türkiye. This marked the highest price point since the start of summer. The price increase was mainly attributed to elevated electricity demand

Europe: Electricity demand declines amid cooler weather during third week of July Read More »

Europe: Electricity demand declines amid cooler weather during third week of July

During the week of July 21, electricity demand decreased in most major European electricity markets compared to the previous week. The most significant declines were observed in the Spanish and Belgian markets, with drops of 7.3% and 6.7%, respectively. The smallest reductions were recorded in Portugal and Italy, where demand fell by 1.6% and 1.7%.

Region: Electricity prices rise across SEE in Week 29 of 2025 amid heatwave and shifting generation mix Read More »

Region: Electricity prices rise across SEE in Week 29 of 2025 amid heatwave and shifting generation mix

In Week 29 of 2025, electricity market prices increased across all Southeast European (SEE) countries compared to the previous week, with all markets maintaining weekly average prices above €90/MWh, except for Türkiye. This rise was driven by higher electricity demand due to a return of hot temperatures after a brief mild period, combined with reduced

Europe: Electricity demand rises in July 14 week with mixed forecasts for following week Read More »

Europe: Electricity demand rises in July 14 week with mixed forecasts for following week

During the week of July 14, electricity demand increased in most major European markets. The growth ranged from a modest 0.1% in France to a significant 7.0% in Italy. In France, the rise was relatively moderate due to the French National Day holiday on Monday, July 14. Meanwhile, Portugal, Belgium, and Germany experienced week-over-week declines

Region: Electricity prices and demand decline across Southeast Europe in Week 28 of 2025 Read More »

Region: Electricity prices and demand decline across Southeast Europe in Week 28 of 2025

In Week 28 of 2025, electricity market prices declined across all Southeast European (SEE) countries compared to the previous week, falling below €100/MWh in all markets except Italy. This decrease was driven by milder temperatures reducing electricity demand and increased solar energy production across most markets. The week began with prices exceeding €100/MWh in all

Europe: Electricity demand drops in early July amid cooling temperatures, mixed forecasts for mid-July Read More »

Europe: Electricity demand drops in early July amid cooling temperatures, mixed forecasts for mid-July

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

Electricity demand rises across Europe in early July amid heatwave, set to decline as temperatures fall Read More »

Electricity demand rises across Europe in early July amid heatwave, set to decline as temperatures fall

In the first week of July, electricity demand increased across the main European markets compared to the previous week. The highest rise was recorded in Spain, where demand grew by 6.6%. Other notable increases were seen in Portugal with 6.1%, Belgium with 3.9%, and Italy with 3.8%. Germany registered a more modest increase of 0.8%.

Region: Southeast Europe sees surge in electricity prices and demand amid early summer heatwave in Week 26 of 2025 Read More »

Region: Southeast Europe sees surge in electricity prices and demand amid early summer heatwave in Week 26 of 2025

In Week 26 of 2025, electricity prices across Southeast European (SEE) countries surged compared to the previous week, surpassing €90/MWh despite a decline in gas prices. Prices started the week around €95/MWh for all SEE countries, peaked above €100/MWh on June 26, and then declined toward the week’s end. Most SEE countries saw single-digit percentage

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