In a notable development within the regional power market, the Albanian electricity exchange, ALPEX, has announced that its day-ahead electricity trading volume reached 197.44 GWh in February 2026. This figure marks a 5.6% increase from January 2026 and an impressive 138.6% rise compared to the same month in the previous year, underscoring the ongoing expansion of electricity trading activities on the exchange.
The breakdown of traded volumes reveals that 126.7 GWh were transacted in the Albania bidding zone, while the Kosovo bidding zone accounted for 123.6 GWh. The average market clearing price reflected regional variances, with Albania witnessing a price of 58.87 euros/MWh and Kosovo at 61.17 euros/MWh. Notably, the overall average price across ALPEX during February was recorded at 60.02 euros/MWh.
<pDespite the increase in traded volumes, the total value of transactions on ALPEX for February amounted to approximately 23.1 million euros, representing a decrease of 13.5% compared to the same period last year. This decline in transaction value amidst rising trade volumes raises important questions regarding market pricing dynamics and cost structures affecting participants.
<pALPEX was established in October 2020 through a collaboration between Albania's electricity transmission system operator OST and its counterpart KOSTT from Kosovo. Since organizing its inaugural auction for the Albanian market in April 2023, ALPEX has attracted participation from 36 members across both Albania and Kosovo bidding zones, reflecting its growing influence within Southeast Europe's energy landscape.
