Electricity demand moved in different directions across several European markets during the week of September 14. Demand increased in Belgium, Germany and Portugal compared with the previous week. At the same time, Italy, Spain, Great Britain and France recorded declines.
Week of September 14: Belgium, Germany and Portugal up
Belgium posted the strongest growth, with electricity demand rising 1.5% after two consecutive weeks of declines. Germany followed with a 1.4% increase, extending its growth streak to four consecutive weeks. Portugal recorded a 1.0% rise for the third week in a row.
Southern markets and Great Britain: demand falls
Demand declined in Italy, Spain, Great Britain and France during the same week. Italy recorded the steepest fall at 7.3%. Spain and Great Britain each saw demand decrease by 4.0%, while France declined by 1.0%.
Italy, Spain and France also recorded lower demand for the second consecutive week.
Temperature changes alongside demand shifts
Average temperatures declined across Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany and France during the week of September 14. Italy experienced the largest drop, with temperatures falling by 1.8°C. Spain followed with a decrease of 1.3°C, while Portugal fell by 1.2°C.
Germany and France recorded smaller temperature declines of 0.4°C and 0.2°C, respectively. In contrast, average temperatures increased by 0.5°C in both Great Britain and Belgium.
Outlook from September 21: Portugal up, multiple markets down
For the week beginning September 21, AleaSoft Energy Forecasting expects electricity demand to increase in Portugal. The firm forecasts demand to decline in Italy, Germany, France, Belgium, Great Britain and Spain.
AleaSoft reports that the outlook indicates continued divergence in electricity consumption trends across major European markets.