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Hungary: Electricity prices drop in April 2025 amid lower demand and market volatility Read More »

Hungary: Electricity prices drop in April 2025 amid lower demand and market volatility

The average electricity price on Hungary’s day-ahead market (DAM), operated by the Hungarian Power Exchange (HUPX), fell significantly in April 2025. The average baseload price dropped to €85.46/MWh—22% lower than in March, when it stood at €108.90/MWh. The average peak price saw an even sharper decline, falling to €62.46/MWh, marking a 38% decrease compared to […]

Europe: Electricity prices drop in early May amid increased wind and solar production Read More »

Europe: Electricity prices drop in early May amid increased wind and solar production

During the first week of May 2025, average electricity prices across major European markets dropped compared to the previous week. The Nord Pool market in the Nordic countries and the MIBEL market in Spain saw the largest percentage decreases, with prices falling by 59% in both cases. The UK’s N2EX market and Italy’s IPEX market

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: Price hikes in European markets in April, May sees drop Read More »

Europe: Price hikes in European markets in April, May sees drop

During the fourth week of April, average electricity prices in most major European markets saw an increase compared to the previous week, with the highest price rises occurring during the earlier days of the week. However, prices dropped over the weekend, leading to a nearly unchanged weekly average for the EPEX SPOT market in Germany,

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

Europe: Electricity prices drop significantly in April, Iberian market hits record low Read More »

Europe: Electricity prices drop significantly in April, Iberian market hits record low

During the third week of April, electricity prices in most major European markets dropped compared to the previous week. The largest declines were seen in the MIBEL market, which includes Portugal and Spain. Prices in Portugal fell by 59%, reaching €12.90/MWh, while in Spain, prices dropped by 56%, reaching €13.59/MWh. These prices were lower than

Region: Electricity market prices in SEE rise in Week 15 of 2025 amid declining demand and increased renewable generation Read More »

Region: Electricity market prices in SEE rise in Week 15 of 2025 amid declining demand and increased renewable generation

In Week 15 of 2025, electricity prices in most Southeastern European (SEE) countries saw a slight increase, with the exceptions of Italy and Greece. The price surge came as markets assessed the potential impact of new U.S. tariffs on energy and concerns about slowing global growth affecting demand, despite lower electricity demand and falling gas

European electricity prices hold steady in April’s second week Read More »

European electricity prices hold steady in April’s second week

In the second week of April, electricity prices in major European markets remained generally stable, with small increases in most markets. However, the IPEX market in Italy saw a 10% decrease. The largest price increase was observed in the Netherlands’ EPEX SPOT market, which rose by 10%. Other markets experienced price hikes ranging from 0.8%

Region: SEE electricity market sees price drop and decline in demand in Week 14 of 2025 Read More »

Region: SEE electricity market sees price drop and decline in demand in Week 14 of 2025

In Week 14 of 2025, electricity prices across Southeast Europe (SEE) saw a slight decrease, driven by lower electricity demand, falling gas and CO₂ prices, and increased solar energy production. Although prices initially surpassed €100/MWh, they gradually dropped throughout the week. Notably, Croatia and Serbia experienced the largest price reductions, with decreases of -23.52% and

Europe: Electricity prices fall in early April amid increased renewable production Read More »

Europe: Electricity prices fall in early April amid increased renewable production

In the first week of April, average electricity prices decreased in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The only exception was the Nord Pool market of the Nordic countries, which saw a 5.0% increase. The EPEX SPOT market in France experienced the largest percentage price drop, with a 46% decline. Other markets,