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Cross-border power flows rise in South-East Europe as import dependence grows
Electricity cross-border flows across South-East Europe increased sharply in calendar week 13, driven by higher net imports in several key markets. Italy remained the region’s largest…
Gas output falls across South-East Europe as renewables and hydro cut into marginal dispatch
During calendar week 13, thermal generation declined across South-East Europe, led by a sharper drop in gas-fired output. The shift reflects renewables and hydro taking more…
Hydropower rises in week 13, but uneven water conditions underline regional power-market fragmentation
Hydropower generation across South-East Europe jumped in calendar week 13, up 17.35% (+553.5 GWh), led by Türkiye. But the gains were split unevenly across countries, with…
Solar-led renewable growth lifts South-East Europe output, but wind variability keeps prices and balancing tight
Renewable generation across South-East Europe rose 12.2% in calendar week 13, driven primarily by a 27.7% jump in solar output. Wind increased far less, leaving system…
Türkiye drives SEE demand rebound in week 13, reshaping regional load and cross-border flows
South-East Europe’s electricity demand rebounded in calendar week 13, up 5.04% week-on-week, but the improvement was overwhelmingly driven by Türkiye’s sharp jump of 13.91% (+816 GWh).…
SEE power prices snap back as demand rises, renewables slip and imports fill the gap
Day-ahead electricity prices rebounded across South-East Europe after weekend softness, driven by a widening supply deficit as wind, solar and hydro output fell. Net imports increased…
South-East Europe’s rising peak price events open short-term revenue windows for flexible players
Electricity markets across South-East Europe saw multiple peak price spikes in calendar week 13, including levels above €140–180/MWh and occasional moves over €200/MWh. As scarcity conditions…
SEE balancing markets gather momentum as renewables raise flexibility needs
As solar and wind penetration increases across South-East Europe, system operators are leaning more on balancing services to keep supply and demand in real time. The…
Solar-driven volatility widens intraday spreads across South-East Europe, reshaping trading and asset economics
Intraday electricity spreads in South-East Europe widened sharply in calendar week 13, with typical ranges of €20–40/MWh and spikes up to €50–90/MWh during system imbalance. The…
Volatility lifts battery storage revenues in South-East Europe, but regulatory and market design risks persist
Persistent swings in South-East European power prices are expanding the revenue stack for BESS, with intraday arbitrage increasingly complemented by balancing and peak-scarcity capture. Still, evolving…