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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. […]

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Region: SEE power prices fall on mild weather and strong wind generation in Week 43

During Week 43 of 2025, electricity market prices in Southeast Europe (SEE) declined noticeably compared to Week 42, mainly due to mild weather conditions and increased power generation from wind farms. Despite the decrease, all SEE markets recorded weekly average prices above €108/MWh, except Türkiye. Croatia and Romania registered the steepest price drops, at -19.19%

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Region: SEE electricity prices rebound in Week 42 as renewables drop and thermal generation rises

During Week 42 of 2025, electricity market prices across Southeast Europe (SEE) rebounded compared to Week 41, driven by colder weather and lower renewable output. Most SEE markets recorded weekly average prices above €130/MWh, except for Italy and Türkiye. The regional average hovered around €129/MWh for the week. Prices started high, exceeding €160/MWh and peaking

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Region: SEE power prices rise in Week 41 amid colder weather, higher demand and lower renewable output

During Week 41 of 2025, electricity prices across Southeast Europe (SEE) rose noticeably compared to the previous week, driven by colder weather and reduced renewable generation. Most SEE markets recorded average weekly prices above €110/MWh, except for Greece and Türkiye. The regional average hovered around €108/MWh. Prices were highest early in the week, peaking on

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Hungary: HUPX electricity prices rise 27% in September 2025, trading volumes decline

The average price of electricity on the day-ahead market of the Hungarian energy exchange HUPX reached 101.93 euros per MWh in September 2025, marking a 27 percent increase compared to August, when the average baseload price stood at 80.51 euros per MWh. The average peak price on the HUPX day-ahead market amounted to 97.08 euros

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Europe: Electricity prices in Southeast and Central Europe surge in Week 39 of 2025

During Week 39 of 2025, electricity market prices recovered significantly compared to Week 38 across Southeast European countries. All markets reported weekly average prices above €90/MWh, with Italy and Hungary exceeding €100/MWh. The increase was driven by rising weekly gas and CO2 emission allowance prices, even though electricity demand declined in most markets, along with

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Bulgaria sees divergent energy price trends in H1 2025: Business costs fall, household bills rise

Electricity prices for businesses in Bulgaria decreased in the first half of 2025 compared to the second half of 2024, according to data from the National Statistical Institute. The only exception was the smallest corporate users consuming less than 20 MWh per year, who experienced a 6.9% increase. The largest reduction was recorded among major

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Europe: Electricity prices surge in late September amid lower renewable output and rising demand

In the fourth week of September, average electricity prices increased in most major European markets compared to the previous week. Exceptions included Italy’s IPEX market, which fell slightly by 0.9%, and the MIBEL market of Spain and Portugal, which dropped 18%. France’s EPEX SPOT market saw the smallest increase at 34%, while the Nord Pool

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Europe: Week 38 electricity prices fall across SEE amid higher renewables output

During Week 38 of 2025, electricity market prices in Southeastern Europe (SEE) eased significantly compared to Week 37. All markets reported weekly average prices below €90/MWh, except Italy. The decline was driven by lower gas and CO2 emission allowance prices, reduced demand in most markets, and increased availability of renewable generation. Average electricity prices across

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Region: Southeast Europe electricity prices surge in Week 37 of 2025

During Week 37 of 2025, electricity prices across Southeast European (SEE) countries rose significantly compared to Week 36. All markets reported weekly average prices above €100/MWh, except for Türkiye. The increase was driven by higher gas and CO2 emission allowance prices, lower solar output, and recovering demand across most markets. Prices averaged around €101/MWh, peaking

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