In the week of June 8, solar photovoltaic (PV) generation increased across most major European electricity markets compared with the previous week. France recorded the largest rise at 8.8%, followed by Italy with a 4.7% increase. Portugal saw a gain of 0.9%, the smallest growth among the markets analyzed.
Solar generation fell in Germany and Spain, extending a second consecutive week of declines in both markets. Germany posted the steepest drop at 10%. Spain registered a 2.7% decline, compared with the previous week.
Forecasts for solar generation in the week of June 15
For the week of June 15, AleaSoft Energy Forecasting projects higher solar energy production in Italy, Germany, and Spain. The forecast indicates an expected move upward after the recent decreases in those markets.
Wind generation trends during the second week of June
During the second week of June, wind energy production rose in most major European electricity markets. Germany recorded the largest increase at 32%, marking its third consecutive week of growth. Italy rose by 10%, while Spain increased by 15%, continuing an upward trend for a second consecutive week.
Wind output declined in Portugal and France. Portugal experienced a 7.2% decrease, while France saw a sharper drop of 27%. The changes highlighted different wind conditions across regions.
AleaSoft outlook for wind in the third week of June
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting expects wind energy production to decline across all analyzed European markets in the third week of June. The company’s forecast points to weaker wind generation conditions over that period, according to AleaSoft reports.