Day-ahead liquidity rises across Albania and Kosovo
ALPEX reported a sharp increase in day-ahead market activity in April 2026, with total traded electricity volume reaching 190.1 GWh. The figure marks a 15.2% rise versus March 2026 and a 48.7% increase compared with April 2025, indicating continued liquidity build-up on the platform. For market participants planning renewable integration and dispatch strategies, higher trading volumes typically improve price discovery and operational flexibility.
Volume split by bidding zones and stable clearing prices
In April, 111.4 GWh of electricity was allocated to the Kosovo bidding zone, while 118.3 GWh was traded in the Albania bidding zone. Average market clearing prices were 84.59 €/MWh for Albania and 84.95 €/MWh for Kosovo, producing an overall ALPEX average price of 84.77 €/MWh. The combination of stronger volumes and comparatively steady pricing can be relevant for utilities and traders balancing variable generation profiles from wind and solar.
Transaction value increases alongside market throughput
The total value of transactions on ALPEX during April reached approximately 30.38 million euros. This represented a 39.3% year-on-year increase, aligning growth in turnover with the higher traded volumes observed across both bidding zones. Such market-value expansion can support more robust commercial planning for operators evaluating procurement timing, balancing needs, and cross-border scheduling.
Regional market integration framework expands since launch
ALPEX was established by the Albanian transmission system operator OST and Kosovo’s counterpart KOSTT in October 2020, with its first Albanian auction conducted in April 2023. Since then, the exchange has developed into a regional trading platform with 36 members operating across the Albania and Kosovo bidding zones. For developers and investors assessing grid modernization and generation build-out readiness, the growth of a regional day-ahead venue is an operational signal that supports broader electricity market integration efforts.
Overall, ALPEX’s April 2026 performance—190.1 GWh traded, stable average clearing prices around the mid-80s €/MWh range, and a transaction value of about 30.38 million euros—highlights improving market depth in Albania and Kosovo. While the figures relate to trading activity rather than specific renewable or battery projects, stronger liquidity and price transparency can influence how stakeholders plan procurement frameworks, dispatch coordination, and investment sequencing across the wider power system.