en.Wedoany.com Reported - In June 2026, solar photovoltaic power generation reached an all-time high in major European electricity markets, while wind power generation in France and Portugal also set records for the month of June. Monthly average electricity prices rose in most markets that month, driven by increased summer demand and higher CO2 emission prices, despite declines in TTF natural gas and Brent crude oil prices compared to May.

Among major European electricity markets, five recorded monthly average prices exceeding 100 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh). Italy had the highest price at 132.50 euros/MWh, followed by the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. In contrast, the Iberian market, France, and the Nordic market saw average prices below 71 euros/MWh. Compared to May 2026, prices rose in most European electricity markets, with the largest increases in Portugal and Spain at 30% and 28%, respectively. Compared to June 2025, prices also rose in most markets, though the Iberian market experienced a year-on-year decline due to increased renewable energy generation.

On the generation side, solar photovoltaic output increased year-on-year in most major European electricity markets compared to June 2025, with Spain seeing the largest growth, followed by France and Portugal. Compared to May 2026, solar photovoltaic output rose in all analyzed markets. Germany led in monthly solar photovoltaic generation, followed by Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal. In wind power, Portugal, Spain, and France saw year-on-year growth, while Germany and Italy experienced declines. Portugal and France set historical records for June wind power generation, while Germany recorded its second-highest monthly output for June. Electricity demand increased year-on-year in all analyzed markets, with Belgium seeing the largest growth and Spain the smallest; compared to May, demand rose in most markets, led by Italy and Spain.

In fuel and carbon markets, the TTF natural gas Front-Month futures on the ICE market averaged 44.94 euros/MWh in June, the lowest since March, below the May average but above June 2025 levels. Increased supply and easing geopolitical tensions contributed to the month-on-month decline. CO2 emission allowance futures for December 2026 on the EEX market averaged 79.06 euros per ton in June, the highest since February, above both May and June 2025 averages, driving up electricity prices on the continent. Brent crude oil Front-Month futures on the ICE market averaged 84.43 US dollars per barrel in June, the lowest since March, below May but above June 2025 averages. Progress in US-Iran diplomatic talks, prospects of increased supply, and expectations of slowing global demand weighed on oil prices.

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