Tag Archives: power markets
SEE power prices rise on weaker renewables, tighter balances and heavier evening ramping
South-East European power spot prices moved higher for 6 May delivery as solar, wind and hydro output weakened, tightening regional balances and pulling more coal and…
SEE day-ahead power prices rebound as thermal output returns and cross-border flows tighten
On 5 May, South-East European day-ahead power prices rose sharply in the central and north-western hubs while southern markets stayed softer, reflecting a system increasingly shaped…
SEE day-ahead power prices surge above €100/MWh as demand rises and imports tighten
South-East Europe’s day-ahead power markets opened 4 May with a sharp bullish correction, pushing most hubs back above €100/MWh. The move was driven by stronger demand,…
SEE power prices slide in Week 17 as renewables surge, but firmer gas limits downside
South-East European power day-ahead prices fell sharply in Week 17 (20–26 April) as renewable output rose and demand weakened. Gas markets firmed on renewed geopolitical risk,…
SEE power markets firm in March as gas rebound lifts prices; liquidity remains uneven
A rebound in European gas prices pushed day-ahead clearing costs higher across most South-East Europe hubs in March, tightening the marginal cost base. Trading volumes, however,…
April 2026 SEE power markets: load resilience, solar-driven swings and wider regional price gaps
South East Europe’s power market in April 2026 leaned further into fragmentation, with day-ahead baseload prices splitting into higher central corridors and lower south-eastern hubs. Electricity.Trade…
Serbia stands out as South East Europe power prices diverge amid higher demand and stronger import flows
Power prices across South East Europe moved in opposite directions on Tuesday, with Serbia posting the region’s biggest day-on-day jump while most neighbouring markets fell. The…
SEE power markets split further as Hungary premium widens on renewable surge and regional bottlenecks
A strong rise in wind and sustained solar output pushed midday prices down across South East Europe, while hydro and gas declines tightened flexibility in key…
SEE power markets move toward a daytime export pattern as solar output rises
South-East Europe is increasingly running a structural daytime export model, with net exports turning positive in week 16 as solar generation expands and domestic demand falls.…
Battery storage takes centre stage in South-East Europe trading as intraday spreads widen
In South-East Europe power markets, battery energy storage systems are increasingly being used as a direct profit tool rather than a supplementary grid-balancing asset. Rising intraday…