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1 Aug 2024

Eastern Europe DA spreads blow out in July

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DA spreads in Eastern Europe are often well correlated to NWE, however July saw a sharp increase in SEE due to:

  • High Grid Stress: Eastern Europe faced severe power grid stress due to a heat wave and increased electricity consumption in July 2024.
  • Interconnection Constraints: Regional interconnection limitations and the new flow-based market coupling approach caused significant price spreads between Eastern Europe and interconnected countries like Austria, particularly in the evening hours.
  • Price Volatility: Electricity price volatility surged in Central and South-eastern Europe, driven by extreme fluctuations, especially during the central weeks of July.

Overall, the DA spread value more than doubled compared to Germany, highlighting significant opportunities in this high-volatility environment and emphasizing the growing impact of grid capacity constraints on Day-Ahead market volatility.

Eastern Europe DA spreads blow out in July