Solar photovoltaic generation trends week ending June 22
In the week of June 22, solar photovoltaic generation increased across most major European electricity markets versus the prior week. Germany recorded the largest weekly rise at 16%, while Spain posted a marginal increase of 0.5%. Both markets extended their growth trend for a second consecutive week. France gained 2.5%, marking its third straight week of continuous growth.
Italy and Portugal moved in the opposite direction during the same period. Italy fell by 5.1%, while Portugal declined by 22%. These decreases reversed the upward direction seen in the two weeks before.
New records set in Germany and Spain
Germany and Spain also set new solar production records during the period. On June 24, Germany reached its highest solar photovoltaic output ever recorded for a June day, at 489 GWh. That level was also the second-highest daily figure in Germany’s history.
Spain set an all-time solar record on June 26. The market produced 267 GWh in a single day, according to the data cited. The record was linked to continued expansion of solar capacity and favorable weather conditions across the Iberian Peninsula.
Forecasts for week of June 29 and wind performance late June
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting expects that in the week of June 29, solar production will rise in Italy. The same forecast points to declines in output for Germany and Spain. Wind followed a different pattern during the last week of June, with increases across most European markets.
Portugal led wind gains with a rise of 54%, followed by France at 32% and Spain at 23%. In contrast, Italy and Germany recorded their second consecutive weekly declines, at 10% and 40%, respectively.
Wind outlook for the first week of July
AleaSoft forecasts a general rebound in wind energy production for the first week of July across the main European electricity markets under analysis. The projection indicates a return to stronger wind conditions after the recent period of mixed performance. The forecast is attributed to AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s assessment of market conditions.