Prices drop due to falling demand and temperature increases
The European power price fell on Wednesday, as the consumption is expected to drop sharply due to rising temperatures. LSEG's analysis showed that German exports of power were down, while the availability of thermal power stations was not significantly different. LSEG data shows that the French…
German spot contracts increase as imports are expected on Friday
The European power market split on Thursday, with Germany's contract for Friday increasing on the back of an anticipated drop in wind energy supply. Meanwhile, a French contract was expected to rise on a rising wind turbine power demand. As of 1059 GMT, the German baseload for Friday had increased 14.6% to 192.50 Euros per megawatt-hour (MWh).
Storage levels are falling as a result of the German gas event.
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Spot prices dip on more solar power, lower demand
European prompt electricity prices fell on Thursday, as a combination of a growing solar supply and lowered demand was expected to offset a decline in wind supply. As of 1018 GMT, the German baseload electricity for Friday fell 4.4% to 147.75 Euro per Megawatt Hour (MWh). The French baseload for the day ahead was down by 0.9% to 140.75 Euros.
As demand falls and supply increases, prompt prices will fall.
The European spot electricity prices dropped on Wednesday, as the demand for power in Europe declined while wind and nuclear power increased. LSEG data revealed that French consumption would fall as temperatures rise in a country which relies heavily on electric heating during winter. By 1100 GMT…
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Prices on wind power are increasing.
The European spot electricity prices increased on Tuesday, with the wind generation forecast to drop sharply in the next day while solar production was negligible.LSEG analyst Francisco Gaspar Machado stated that solar production and wind power output were both below normal. He also noted that…
Germany waives gas storage fees outside of the country starting Jan. 1, 2025
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More wind and lower demand causes spot prices to fall
European power prices fell on Thursday, as the main German market was expected to have more wind energy and demand in the area had slowed down ahead of the weekend. LSEG data shows that German baseload power for the day ahead was 17.1% lower at 87 Euros ($91.69), while still remaining at multiple-week highs.
The German wind is downturning and the temperature is dropping.
The European immediate power prices rose on Thursday as a result of the forecasts that German wind production volumes would plummet, and because colder weather is on its way in France. Riccardo Paraviero, LSEG analyst, said: "Tomorrow’s outlook is bullish. LSEG data show that the German baseload power for the day ahead was 50% higher at 145.5 Euros ($153.40)…
German rates drop, while French prices increase amid weather changes
On Wednesday, the European power prices showed divergent trends. Germany's fell on account of higher wind generation, while France's went up due to colder weather forecasts, which will increase electric heating demand. LSEG's analysis cited the wind power supply in Germany as the guiding force that will lead to net exports from the country for the next day.
Fuels and carbon gain from a curve that shows a fall in spot prices
The European spot electricity prices fell on Friday on the back of forecasts that higher wind generation will be occurring and lower demand on Germany's main market. Forward contracts, however, rose in line with gains on fuel and carbon markets. The French baseload for the day ahead fell by 3.4%, to 114 Euros ($120.01 per megawatt-hour (MWh).
Gas and Carbon Forward Contracts are on the Rise
The European power contracts for the year ahead were released on Friday. They reflect higher carbon permits as well as gas contracts. LSEG data show that the German 2025 baseload price rose by 1.7%, to 91.14 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh), at 1111 GMT. It had previously reached a high of 91.25 euro/MWh for two weeks.
German spot prices fall on the back of a wind forecast, while French prices increase on demand
On Thursday, the European spot electricity prices were mixed. Germany's fell on expectations of increased wind power generation, while French prices rose due to projected higher consumption. The LSEG report also identified the increased solar power and brown coal generation as factors affecting market.
Uniper buys German hydropower to hedge against future price increases
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Demand for Spots drops as public holidays approach
The European power price fell on Thursday ahead of All Saints Day in some parts of the region, which falls on November 1. This added to the expectation of a weaker demand for the weekend. Data from LSEG's utility EDF and LSEG showed that the supply of solar and wind electricity is expected to grow, while nuclear power availability will remain flat.
Signals of bearishness are triggered when price trends diverge.
On Wednesday, the direction of spot electricity prices in Germany and France diverged. However, the dominant trends of increasing renewable output and declining demand created a bearish wholesale environment. In Germany, the demand for electricity is down by 1.7 Gigawatt Hours per Hour (GWh/h)…
French spot prices soar on lower wind power outlook
On Thursday, French prompt power surged as the day-ahead output of wind power was only a third of what it is now in Germany, and a fifth less in France. Solar power supply also decreased. "Renewable supplies continue to fall in Germany, which is a bullish sign," said LSEG Analyst RiccardoParviero.
