[SMM PV News] European Power Prices Fall as Solar Sets March Records
Weekly average electricity prices dropped across most major European markets last week, driven by falling gas prices and increased solar and wind output, according to AleaSoft Energy Forecasting. Spain and Portugal recorded the lowest daily averages at €0.18/MWh on March 29, the lowest since 2013 for Spain. Meanwhile, Italy and Spain set new all-time daily solar generation records for March, reaching 139 GWh and 194 GWh, respectively. TTF gas futures also trended downwards following geopolitical developments, although low European storage levels caused a slight rebound late in the week. AleaSoft anticipates further electricity price declines in early April, noting that 'gas price trends will continue to shape European electricity market prices.'