Solar photovoltaic changes week of September 14
During the week of September 14, solar photovoltaic generation fell across all major European electricity markets versus the previous week. Portugal saw the largest drop, declining by 10% after two consecutive weeks of growth. France and Germany recorded decreases of 6.2% and 5.4%, respectively, while Spain declined by 4.4%. Italy posted the smallest decline at 1.0%, and Germany, France, Spain and Italy all recorded lower solar output for the second consecutive week.
Solar outlook for week beginning September 21
For the week beginning September 21, AleaSoft Energy Forecasting expects solar generation to rise in the German, Spanish and Italian electricity markets. The forecast indicates an increase relative to the prior period for those three markets. No other market-specific solar changes were stated for that week.
Wind power developments during third week of September
In the third week of September, wind power generation increased across most major European electricity markets compared with the previous week. Portugal recorded the strongest growth, with output rising by 49%. Germany followed with a 43% increase after wind generation had declined in the previous week. France reported a 10% rise after two consecutive weeks of declines, while Spain’s wind generation increased by 7.4%.
Italy wind decline and second-week gains for Portugal and Spain
Portugal and Spain recorded higher wind output for the second consecutive week during this period. Italy was the only major market moving in the opposite direction, with wind generation falling by 16%. This decline followed an increase in Italy during the previous week.
Wind forecasts for week beginning September 21
For the week beginning September 21, AleaSoft Energy Forecasting expects lower wind generation in Germany, France, Portugal and Spain. In contrast, wind power output is forecast to increase in Italy. These expectations were attributed to AleaSoft Energy Forecasting.