Electricity trading on North Macedonia’s day-ahead market rises in January 2026
In January 2026, the volume of electricity traded on North Macedonia’s day-ahead electricity exchange reached 153,028.7 MWh. This represented a […]
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Croatia’s CROPEX records lower volumes but higher day-ahead and intraday prices in January 2026
Electricity trading on the Croatian power exchange CROPEX totaled 912,694.6 MWh in January 2026, which was 8% lower than in
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Electricity price formation in South-Eastern Europe hinges on key cross-border corridors
South-Eastern Europe’s electricity markets have shifted toward cross-border determination of prices, risks, and investment outcomes. While national systems still own
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Bulgaria–Romania interconnector congestion and its impact on Southeast Europe prices
The Bulgaria–Romania electricity corridor is described as the structural spine of South-Eastern Europe’s power system, linking Central Europe with the
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Bulgaria’s power role shifts from exporter to regional balancing system
Bulgaria’s electricity system holds a different position in South-Eastern Europe than Western Balkan neighbours. It is larger, more diversified, and
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Albania’s hydropower dominance leaves security tied to regional import access
Albania’s electricity supply security is shaped by a system built almost entirely around hydropower and its ability to withstand prolonged
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Albania wholesale power prices shift between hydro supply and import scarcity
Albania’s electricity prices do not follow the pattern seen in most European markets, where price formation is driven by marginal
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Electricity cost spikes for Western Balkan industry hinge on stress hours
For many industrial companies in the Western Balkans, electricity strategy is still handled as a procurement exercise. The stated aim
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Southeast Europe power prices hinge on renewables, congestion and market coupling
South-Eastern Europe’s electricity system is entering a phase where short-term price formation, cross-border grid conditions and medium-term decarbonisation trajectories increasingly
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Thin-margin market reform raises volatility risk in North Macedonia’s power system
North Macedonia’s electricity system is described as operating on thin margins, with conditions often close to limits more frequently than
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Albania’s hydropower-driven volatility raises import and fiscal risks
Albania’s electricity system does not move in a steady pattern, instead shifting between two distinct operating states. In one state,
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Montenegro power security hinges on hydrology, Pljevlja availability, and import access
Montenegro’s electricity system is often described as small, renewable-heavy, and relatively simple, but it is also one of the most