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Europe power markets see mixed solar and wind momentum in May 2026
Solar generation rose across most European electricity markets in the week of May 11, with Italy leading gains after two weeks of declines. Wind output rebounded…
SEE power markets shift to corridor economics as cross-border flows and gas links reshape pricing
In the first half of May 2026, electricity prices rose across most major South-East Europe markets, but the pattern increasingly reflects corridor behavior rather than country-by-country…
Renewable curtailment is emerging as the hidden cost of SEE energy transition
Renewable curtailment is becoming one of the most important hidden costs in Southeastern Europe’s energy transition. It is less visible than CAPEX, less politically attractive than…
Southeastern Europe’s next bottleneck is transmission—and it is starting to reshape prices
In the first half of May 2026, Southeastern Europe saw congestion-driven market behavior despite lower demand and rising solar output. Cross-border flows shifted and corridor tightening…
Why battery storage is gaining bankability in South East Europe
As South East Europe’s power markets grow more volatile, solar-heavy and grid-constrained, lenders are increasingly treating battery energy storage as a risk-control tool. The result is…
SEE power prices rebound as demand and net imports rise, solar recovers and wind weakens
Southeast European day-ahead power prices rebounded sharply on 19 May 2026 after a softer prior session, driven by a jump in system demand and net cross-border…
Gas’s return to marginal pricing reshapes Southeastern Europe’s power market
In the first half of May 2026, gas-fired generation rose while demand and output from other sources fell, pushing gas back into the marginal pricing role…
CBAM’s early impact is reshaping how electricity is traded in Southeastern Europe
Montenegro’s state utility EPCG reported that CBAM-related effects cut electricity export revenues by about €13 million in Q1 2026, even with strong hydrology and higher export…
Negative power prices spread across the Balkans as solar growth forces SEE into a flexibility-driven market
In the first half of May 2026, Southeastern Europe saw negative pricing risks move from an edge case toward a structural feature as solar output rose…
Wind slump and demand rebound lift day-ahead power prices across Central and South-East Europe on 18 May
Day-ahead electricity prices jumped across most Central and South-East European hubs on 18 May as regional wind output collapsed and weekday demand recovered. The move tightened…