In the third week of November, average electricity prices rose across all major European power markets compared to the previous week. Italy’s IPEX market posted the smallest increase at 3.3%, while the Nordic Nord Pool market and France’s EPEX SPOT market recorded the most dramatic jumps, with prices surging by 113% and 179%, respectively. In […]
European power demand surges as cold weather drives consumption higher Read More »
Electricity demand rose across major European markets during the week of November 17, driven by lower temperatures and a return to normal activity in some countries. Electricity consumption increased in all major European markets compared to the previous week. France posted the sharpest rise, with demand up by 31%, followed by Belgium and Great Britain,
Europe: Solar and wind output shifts sharply in November Read More »
During the week of November 17, solar photovoltaic generation increased across most major European markets compared to the previous week. The strongest growth occurred on the Iberian Peninsula, where Spain recorded a 39% rise and Portugal a remarkable 126% surge. France and Germany also posted increases of 4.2% and 7.2%, respectively. Italy, however, saw solar
Europe must double grid investment to meet 2050 targets, industry says Read More »
More than one-third of Europe’s low-voltage electricity networks are already over 40 years old, and without decisive action that share could rise to 90% by 2050. Eurelectric, the association representing the European electricity industry, warns that the continent’s climate and energy goals are in jeopardy unless network expansion, modernization and digitalization accelerate significantly. Ahead of
Europe: Brent oil rebounds, TTF gas hits six-month low in mid-November Read More »
Brent crude oil futures for the Front Month on the ICE market reached their highest settlement price of the week — $65.16/bbl — on Tuesday, November 11. After a 3.8% drop from the previous day, the weekly low was recorded on November 12 at $62.71/bbl. Prices then recovered in the final sessions of the week,
Europe: Electricity prices fall in most markets as wind output rises Read More »
During the second week of November, average electricity prices fell in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The only exceptions were Italy’s IPEX market and the Nordic Nord Pool market, where prices rose by 3.8% and 6.1%, respectively. France’s EPEX SPOT market recorded the largest decrease, with prices dropping by 34%. In
Europe: Electricity demand rises in most markets despite holiday dip Read More »
During the week of November 10, electricity demand rose in most major European markets compared to the previous week. Portugal recorded the largest increase at 5.8%, while Germany posted the smallest rise at 1.1%. Demand also grew in Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom by 2.2%, 2.9%, and 4.2%, respectively. All markets with rising demand
Europe: Solar output falls, wind generation rises in mid-November Read More »
During the week of November 10, solar photovoltaic production declined across all major European markets compared to the previous week. Portugal recorded the steepest drop at 45%, while Italy experienced the smallest decrease at 11%. Production also fell in France, Spain, and Germany by 18%, 21%, and 27%, respectively. Looking ahead to the week of
Ecomondo 2025: What this year’s edition revealed about Europe’s green transition Read More »
Ecomondo 2025 in Rimini once again proved why it has become one of the most influential meeting points for companies, institutions and innovators working in the fields of energy, waste, circular economy and sustainable technologies. What made this year particularly relevant was the overall shift from conceptual discussions to concrete, market-ready solutions — a clear
Ecomondo 2025: Key insights, trends and takeaways from Rimini Read More »
Ecomondo 2025 (4–7 November, Rimini) once again reaffirmed its position as one of Europe’s most relevant platforms for sustainable technologies, circular economy solutions and industrial transformation. This year’s edition was particularly execution-driven — less theory, more concrete solutions, real projects and cross-sector collaboration. Across four days of panels, exhibits and B2B meetings, several themes stood
