SEE daily power market brief — 10 July 2026
South-East European day-ahead prices remained elevated on Friday, but the market split sharply between the higher-priced Central European and Italian […]
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Italy’s gas-fired generation surge highlights the cost of summer power demand
Italy remained one of the most expensive electricity markets in Southeast Europe during Week 26 (22–28 June 2026), with the
Wind generation rises across SEE, but relief misses the tightest markets
Variable renewable energy (VRE) generation increased across Southeast Europe during Week 26 (22–28 June 2026), but the regional improvement masked
Hydro decline removes a key source of flexibility from Balkan power markets
Hydropower, one of Southeast Europe’s most valuable sources of flexibility during periods of high electricity demand, lost some of its
Gas prices ease, but SEE power markets remain under summer pressure
The final week of June highlighted one of the most important dynamics shaping Southeast Europe’s electricity markets this summer: wholesale
Thermal power regains price-setting dominance across SEE markets
Thermal generation reaffirmed its role as the primary price-setting force across Southeast Europe’s electricity markets during Week 26 (22–28 June
Hungary and Romania set the price ceiling in SEE as cooling demand tightens power markets
Hungary and Romania emerged as the highest-priced electricity markets in Southeast Europe during Week 26 (22–28 June 2026), with both
SEE electricity markets tighten as heatwave drives demand and wholesale prices higher
Southeast Europe entered a noticeably tighter summer electricity market during the final week of June, as heat-driven demand combined with
North Macedonia: Day-ahead electricity trading volume rises 45% year on year in June 2026
The volume of electricity traded on North Macedonia’s day-ahead electricity market increased significantly in June 2026, reaching 137,172.4 MWh, according
SEE power market review: Prices hold near €120/MWh despite softer demand
The 9 July 2026 Southeast European electricity market session showed a more balanced but still tight market environment. Electricity demand
Hungary: HUPX electricity prices rise in June 2026 as day-ahead market remains active
The average electricity price on the Hungarian HUPX day-ahead market (DAM) reached €124.67/MWh in June 2026, representing a 17.1% increase
SEE power prices rebound as imports and evening demand tighten markets
The Southeast European day-ahead electricity market tightened significantly on 8 July, although price movements varied across the region. The HUPX