Europe: Electricity prices rose in late October amid lower wind and solar output, expected to ease in early November

In the last week of October, average electricity prices rose across all major European markets compared to the previous week. The smallest increases were recorded in the United Kingdom’s N2EX market and Italy’s IPEX market, where prices rose by 0.7% and 0.9%, respectively. The largest percentage increases occurred in the Nordic region’s Nord Pool market […]

Europe: Electricity prices rose in late October amid lower wind and solar output, expected to ease in early November Read More »

Europe: Electricity demand declined in late October, expected to rise in early November

During the week of October 27, electricity demand declined across most major European markets compared to the previous week. Italy recorded the largest decrease, with demand falling by 2.8%, followed by Portugal and Germany, where demand dropped by 1.8% and 1.7%, respectively. Spain registered the smallest decline at 0.6%. These reductions reversed the upward trend

Europe: Electricity demand declined in late October, expected to rise in early November Read More »

Europe: Solar and wind energy production declined in late October, recovery expected in early November

During the week of October 27, solar photovoltaic energy production declined across most major European electricity markets compared to the previous week. France recorded the largest drop at 15%, marking the third consecutive week of decline. Portugal and Spain followed with decreases of 8.0% and 7.2%, respectively—representing the fourth consecutive weekly drop for Portugal and

Europe: Solar and wind energy production declined in late October, recovery expected in early November Read More »

Understanding how the European electricity market works: Liberalization, pricing and integration

An electricity market is an organized system where various participants—such as power generators, retailers, and large consumers—buy and sell electrical energy. Unlike most other goods, electricity cannot be stored easily in large quantities, meaning it must be generated and consumed simultaneously. This characteristic makes managing the electricity market more complex and gives it unique features.

Understanding how the European electricity market works: Liberalization, pricing and integration Read More »

Romania: Hidroelectrica exceeds one million customers, driving renewable energy transformation

Electricity producer Hidroelectrica has exceeded one million household and business customers on Romania’s retail electricity market, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and diversification. Since entering the retail supply sector in 2020, Hidroelectrica has rapidly established itself as one of the country’s most trusted and influential energy providers. The company’s success reflects the

Romania: Hidroelectrica exceeds one million customers, driving renewable energy transformation Read More »

Montenegro: CGES reports €16.7 million profit in first nine months of 2025, slightly down year-on-year

Montenegrin electricity transmission system operator CGES reported a net profit of 16.7 million euros for the first nine months of 2025, slightly lower than the 17.4 million euros recorded during the same period last year. The company’s net sales reached 69.3 million euros, representing a 2.8 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2024.

Montenegro: CGES reports €16.7 million profit in first nine months of 2025, slightly down year-on-year Read More »

Montenegro: Pljevlja coalmine reports €1.4 million loss in first nine months of 2025 after sharp revenue decline

Pljevlja coalmine reported a net loss of approximately 1.4 million euros in the first nine months of 2025, a sharp decline compared to a profit of 3.34 million euros recorded in the same period last year. According to the company’s financial report, sales revenues dropped significantly to 21.8 million euros, representing a 49.4 percent decrease

Montenegro: Pljevlja coalmine reports €1.4 million loss in first nine months of 2025 after sharp revenue decline Read More »

Greece boosts regional energy role with €134 million Komotini gas compression station

Greece is preparing to launch a new natural gas compression station in Komotini, northern Greece, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to strengthen its role as an energy hub for southeastern Europe. The €134 million investment will substantially increase the country’s capacity to export natural gas northward, reinforcing the regional energy corridor that links

Greece boosts regional energy role with €134 million Komotini gas compression station Read More »

Bulgaria: SUNOTEC signs five-year hedge agreement with Shell Energy Europe to support 600 MWh battery storage project

German-Bulgarian renewable energy company SUNOTEC has signed a five-year cross-border spread hedge agreement with Shell Energy Europe, aimed at ensuring price stability for its 600 MWh battery energy storage system currently under development in Bulgaria. The partnership represents an important milestone in enhancing financial predictability for large-scale energy storage projects in southeastern Europe. The agreement

Bulgaria: SUNOTEC signs five-year hedge agreement with Shell Energy Europe to support 600 MWh battery storage project Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RiTE Ugljevik reports €11.6 million loss in first nine months of 2025, TPP Gacko returns to operation after overhaul

The largest electricity producer in the Republic of Srpska, coalmine and thermal power plant RiTE Ugljevik, reported a loss of 11.6 million euros in the first nine months of 2025, compared to a loss of 15.3 million euros during the same period last year. According to the company’s financial statement, total revenues for the reporting

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RiTE Ugljevik reports €11.6 million loss in first nine months of 2025, TPP Gacko returns to operation after overhaul Read More »

Scroll to Top