SEE electricity prices decline as renewable output increases and Italy’s premium widens

Electricity prices across southeastern Europe declined for September 30 delivery as forecasts pointed to stronger wind and solar generation and lower demand, reducing the...
Market Snapshot SEE Power · Day-Ahead
Market Avg Price vs Yesterday
🇷🇸 Serbia 102.94 €/MWh -6.47%
🇭🇺 Hungary — —
🇷🇴 Romania 144.31 €/MWh -15.07%
🇧🇬 Bulgaria 136.00 €/MWh -15.96%
🇭🇷 Croatia 147.98 €/MWh -14.34%
🇸🇮 Slovenia — —
🇬🇷 Greece 149.92 €/MWh —
🇲🇰 N. Macedonia 117.89 €/MWh -8.92%
🇲🇪 Montenegro 124.64 €/MWh -4.83%
🇦🇱 Albania 144.36 €/MWh -4.05%
Delivery: 30 Sep 2026  ·  Updated: 30 Sep 2026 16:02

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