During the week of April 13, solar photovoltaic (PV) generation increased across the Iberian Peninsula and France, marking a clear shift in regional renewable output patterns. The Portuguese and Spanish markets recorded the strongest recoveries, with increases of 30% and 28%, respectively, reversing the previous week’s downward trend. France posted a more moderate rise of 7.8%, while both Germany and Italy moved in the opposite direction, with solar production falling by 19% and 17%.
On April 17, three markets reached new all-time April records for solar generation. Spain led with 213 GWh, followed by France with 145 GWh, while Portugal reached 26 GWh, highlighting the increasing seasonal strength of photovoltaic output in Southern Europe.
Looking ahead to the week of April 20, forecasts from AleaSoft Energy Forecasting indicate a mixed pattern in solar production. Germany and Italy are expected to see increases, while Spain is projected to experience a decline in photovoltaic output, suggesting short-term regional divergence in solar conditions.
In parallel, wind energy production across major European markets continued its downward trajectory during the week of April 13. Portugal saw the steepest drop at 74%, followed by Germany with a 54% decline. France and Spain recorded more moderate decreases of 31% and 20%, respectively. Italy stood out as the only exception, rebounding strongly with a 74% increase after two consecutive weeks of decline.
For the week of April 20, wind forecasts again show a split trend. Portugal, France, and Germany are expected to see higher wind output, while production in Spain and Italy is projected to decline, reinforcing the highly variable and regionally fragmented nature of wind generation across Europe, AleaSoft reports.