GB electricity market summary: Q2 2026
Geopolitical shocks, record solar output and a late June heatwave shaped GB power and gas prices in Q2 2026. See what drove it and what's next.
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Guarantees of Origin Price Outlook to 2060
GO prices have swung from below €1/MWh to several euros and back again in just a few years this report unpacks why, and what two very different regulatory paths could mean for prices up to 2060.
European electricity market summary Q2 2026
A record breaking solar season, a June heatwave and lingering shocks from the Strait of Hormuz all collided in Q2 2026. This report explains how those forces pulled European power prices in opposite directions at once, and what that means for Q3.
Where flexibility pays in the Nordic power market
Market reform, batteries and cross-border trading
Future electricity demand in the Nordics
What's driving the next wave of electricity demand?
Nordics Power Outlook Summary Q2 2026
Understand the key themes shaping Nordic and Baltic power markets
Geopolitical report: June 2026
Europe faces a new energy and security reality
Montel Clean Power Progress Index 2026
The Montel Clean Power Progress Index 2026 reveals which European countries are leading the race to decarbonise power generation, where momentum is slowing, and what must happen next to meet 2030 net-zero ambitions.
Geopolitical report May 2026
Conflict in the Middle East. Growing pressure on global gas supply. Political instability across Europe. Rising tensions between the US, China and Russia.
EU energy outlook 2060
See where power prices are heading – and what it means for you
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Der EU energy outlook 2060
Verstehen Sie, wie sich Strompreise langfristig entwickeln
GB electricity market summary Q1 2026
Strong wind output, volatile gas prices and weather-driven demand shifts shaped the GB electricity market in Q1 2026. Explore the latest trends and Q2 outlook.
European electricity market summary Q1 2026
Gas price shocks, record renewable output, rising demand and growing negative prices shaped Europe’s electricity market in Q1 2026. Get the latest insights and Q2 outlook.
Geopolitical report: April 2026
Europe faces a defining moment as geopolitical tensions reshape global energy markets. From the Strait of Hormuz crisis to shifting global alliances, this report helps you understand what is happening and what it means for energy prices, supply, and strategy.
Danish power market outlook
Prices, volatility and market drivers
Geopolitical Report – March 2026
Understand the geopolitical forces reshaping global energy markets
Seeing the shortfall in Europe’s balancing markets
Real-time forecasting, intraday signals and the growing importance of imbalance risk in Europe’s evolving power system.
Negative and zero prices in Europe’s power markets
How renewable growth, subsidy rules and flexibility constraints are reshaping European electricity pricing.
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Geopolitical Outlook – February 2026
Geopolitical risks shaping Europe’s energy future
European price sensitive curtailment report 2025
Record renewable shutdowns in Europe
Europäischer Bericht zur preisinduzierten
Erfahren Sie, warum es 2025 in Deutschland, Frankreich und den Niederlanden zu Rekordmengen freiwilliger Abschaltungen erneuerbarer Energien kam.
2025 GB and Ireland curtailment report
In 2025, over 12TWh of clean energy was curtailed across Great Britain and Ireland, resulting in curtailment payments of £363m.
Venezuela, trade wars and the Berlin brownout
Sabotage in the heart of Berlin, US gunboat diplomacy in Venezuela, and rising trade and war risks are reshaping energy security.
European Electricity Market Summary 2025
How is Europe's energy system adapting to volatility, price signals and renewables buildout?
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2025 GB Electricity Market Summary
Understand the trends, changes and pricing shifts which shaped GB's power market in 2025.
GB Clean Power Action Plan 2030: Year one status review
See how GB's energy sector is progressing against clean power deployment targets. Are zero-carbon projects deploying fast enough to meet 95% of GB's power demand by 2030?
EU Energy Outlook 2060
Get the latest long-term scenarios for Europe’s power markets - updated with new policy assumptions, demand forecasts, and capacity trends.
EU Energy Outlook 2060 - Deutsch
Erhalten Sie die neuesten langfristigen Szenarien für Europas Strommärkte – aktualisiert mit neuen politischen Annahmen sowie Prognosen zur Nachfrage- und Kapazitätsentwicklung.
Europe’s Energy Security at a Crossroads
Understand the geopolitical forces reshaping Europe’s energy landscape. Explore key insights on climate policy, gas volatility, LNG reliance, and global power shifts.
Energie‑ und CfD‑Finanzierungsbericht
Wie zweiseitige CfDs Erlöse, Risiken und Bankability in den Erneuerbaren verändern.
Energy and geopolitics report
Energy is now a weapon. Supply chains are battlegrounds. Prices are no longer just about demand.
GB electricity market summary: Q3 2025
Renewables hit a Q3 record. What does it mean for prices, demand, and supply in Great Britain?
European electricity market summary: Q3 2025
From negative prices to nuclear surprises - what shaped the EU power market this summer?
Nordics Power Outlook im Überblick Q2 2025
Der Nordics Power Outlook Q2 2025 analysiert zentrale Entwicklungen, Politikänderungen und Investitionstrends in den nordischen und baltischen Energiemärkten.
Curtailed renewables in GB and Ireland
See how the costs of turning down renewables in GB and Ireland fell in H1 2025, even as curtailment volumes rose to 5.5 TWh.
EU Energy Outlook 2060: Strompreisszenarien, Trends und Einblicke – April 2025
Laden Sie die neueste Ausgabe des EU Energy Outlook 2060 herunter, um einen umfassenden Überblick über die sich wandelnden Energiemärkte Europas zu erhalten.
PPA Price Monitor
Explore future renewable energy prices with hedging forecasts for the value of upcoming solar and wind production.
EU electricity market summary: Q2 2025
Discover the key energy trends from Q2 2025 in the EU electricity market, including renewables, pricing shifts and imports to guide smarter energy decisions.
GB electricity market summary: Q2 2025
Discover key trends from Q2 2025 in the GB electricity market—covering renewables, pricing shifts, and interconnector roles to guide smarter energy decisions.
A new chapter for Nordic grid balancing
Download our analysis of Nordic balancing market reforms: 15-min resolution, mFRR automation, TSO roles, flow-based coupling, and renewable integration
The evolving PPA landscape in Europe
We unpack how Power Purchase Agreements are evolving—covering pricing dynamics, virtual solutions, and their role in corporate sustainability
Storage and batteries in Europe
Read our view on the emerging role of storage in hybrid PPAs, grid resilience, and sustainability frameworks.
Regulation and policy in European energy
Learn how the EU’s climate goals and policy shifts are transforming energy procurement, sustainability reporting, and infrastructure investment in Europe.
European energy markets in focus
Our free Energy Intelligence Snapshot, European energy markets in focus, provides you with an overview of the progress made by and challenges affecting some of Europe's biggest energy markets.
CSR and sustainability in energy
Learn about the latest Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) regulations, how to reduce scope 2 emissions and the benefits of using Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) vs Guarantees of Origin (GOs).
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Hydropower power outlook for Europe 2025
Learn how the continent’s reliance on hydropower will be tested by regional variability and weather uncertainty, emphasising the need for agile energy management and inter-regional coordination.
Europe's renewable energy trends
Discover how Europe is pushing to scale renewable energy, fast, despite grid limitations, price cannibalisation, and investment roadblocks.
The consequences of Germany's nuclear phaseout on the security of energy supply
See how Germany's shift away from nuclear energy is affecting energy security in the country.
Nordics power outlook summary Q2 2025
Our Nordics energy outlook summary Q2 2025 delivers a comprehensive analysis of the key developments, policy shifts, and investment trends transforming energy systems across the Nordics and Baltics.
EU Energy Outlook 2060: Energy price scenarios, trends, and insights – April 2025
Our EU Energy Outlook 2060 includes analysis of commodity prices, electricity demand and power plant expansion to predict the long-term outlook for power prices through to 2060.
European and GB quarterly reports
Access exclusive insights into renewable trends, fossil fuel transitions, and market pricing – tailored for energy professionals across Europe and Great Britain.
EU European electricity market summary
Discover the key trends, challenges, and milestones shaping Europe’s electricity market in 2024.
Energy transition in the power sector in China: state of affairs in 2016
Understand the energy transition in the Chinese power sector.
Controllable renewable energies
Controllable Renewable Energies: an alternative to nuclear power
2024 GB electricity market summary
Our expert analysis provides in-depth insights into renewable energy milestones, pricing shifts, and the evolving role of imports and interconnectors.
Economic disadvantages for Greenpeace Energy
See how delays to the phasing out of lignite-fired power stations is having adverse economic effects on green energy suppliers.
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