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Region: SEE power prices ease in Week 44 as demand and renewables decline

During Week 44 of 2025, electricity prices in Southeast Europe (SEE) declined slightly compared to Week 43, driven by milder weather and reduced demand. Despite the drop, most SEE markets maintained average weekly prices above €100/MWh, with the exception of Türkiye. Regional average prices hovered around €105/MWh. Prices were relatively stable at the start of […]

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Region: Electricity prices and demand decline across Southeast Europe in Week 28 of 2025

In Week 28 of 2025, electricity market prices declined across all Southeast European (SEE) countries compared to the previous week, falling below €100/MWh in all markets except Italy. This decrease was driven by milder temperatures reducing electricity demand and increased solar energy production across most markets. The week began with prices exceeding €100/MWh in all

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Electricity prices surge across SEE and Europe in Week 25 amid rising demand and gas costs

In Week 25 of 2025, electricity market prices rose sharply across all Southeast European (SEE) countries compared to the previous week, with average prices exceeding €80/MWh. This increase was driven by a rise in gas prices—whose futures reached their highest settlement level since April 3—and by higher demand caused by rising temperatures. The week started

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Region: SEE sees mixed electricity price trends amid rising demand and renewable surge in Week 24 of 2025

In Week 24 of 2025, electricity market prices declined across all Southeast European (SEE) countries except Italy and Türkiye. Despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East and rising gas prices, European electricity prices have generally decreased recently. This trend was mainly driven by increased renewable energy production and high gas reserve levels. The week started

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Region: SEE electricity prices soar amid supply constraints and shifting demand in early June 2025

In Week 23 of 2025, electricity market prices surged across nearly all Southeast European (SEE) countries except Türkiye, driven by higher gas and CO₂ prices alongside reduced wind energy production. Prices started the week near €100/MWh, then gradually declined below €100/MWh, ending around €60/MWh on Sunday, June 8. All SEE countries saw double-digit electricity price

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Region: Southeastern Europe sees electricity price drops in Week 22 of 2025 amid increased renewables and lower fuel costs

In Week 22 of 2025, electricity market prices in Southeastern Europe (SEE) generally declined across all countries except Italy. This trend was mainly influenced by lower gas and CO2 prices combined with increased wind energy production. The week began with prices around €100 per megawatt-hour (MWh), which gradually fell below €100/MWh and ultimately dropped to

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Region: SEE faces summer blackout risks amid rising electricity demand and aging grid

The Institute of Energy for Southeastern Europe (IENE) has issued a warning about the risk of widespread power outages across the region during the upcoming summer months due to rising electricity consumption. This alert follows a similar blackout event last June that impacted Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and parts of Croatia. In its analysis,

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Region: SEE electricity prices surge amid higher demand and energy costs

In Week 19 of 2025, electricity prices across Southeast Europe (SEE) saw significant increases, driven by higher gas and CO₂ costs, as well as increased electricity demand due to lower-than-average temperatures. Prices started the week around €100/MWh and gradually dropped, falling below €70/MWh by Sunday, May 11. Among SEE countries, Bulgaria and Greece recorded the

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Low hydropower reserves and rising gas prices threaten Southeastern Europe’s energy stability this summer

Southeastern Europe is heading into the summer season with concerningly low water levels at its hydropower facilities, raising alarms about the potential for increased wholesale electricity prices in the near future. Hydropower reserves across the region are currently lower than they were at the same time last year. In Greece, for example, the available water

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