In the second week of July, electricity demand increased across most of Europe’s major power markets compared with the previous week. The changes were supported by higher temperatures and typical seasonal consumption trends. Great Britain recorded the strongest growth, with demand rising by 5.9%. France followed with a 5.6% increase, while Spain reported a 4.5% rise.
Demand also increased in Belgium and Italy during the same period. Belgium’s electricity consumption rose by 3.9%, while Italy recorded a 2.8% increase. In contrast, Germany and Portugal saw declines in electricity demand compared with the previous week. Germany’s consumption fell by 1.2%, marking a second consecutive weekly decrease, while Portugal dropped by 5.1%.
Temperature shifts across European power markets
Average temperatures increased across most analysed European markets during the week. Great Britain saw the largest rise, with average temperatures climbing by 3.9°C versus the previous week. France followed with a 3.5°C increase, and Belgium recorded a rise of 3.2°C. Spain and Germany experienced more moderate temperature increases of 0.7°C and 0.1°C, respectively.
Temperatures declined in parts of southern Europe during the same period. Portugal’s average temperatures fell by 1.1°C, while Italy recorded a decrease of 0.3°C. These differences affected electricity consumption patterns, particularly where cooling demand forms a significant share of summer electricity use.
AleaSoft forecasts for third week of July
For the third week of July, AleaSoft Energy Forecasting expects electricity demand to rise in Italy and Belgium . At the same time, forecasts indicate lower consumption in the Iberian Peninsula, France, Germany and Great Britain due to changing weather conditions and market factors . The outlook links demand movements to temperature developments and other market influences.
France’s National Day on July 14 is expected to weaken electricity demand during the week . Reduced industrial and commercial activity is cited as a factor behind lower consumption around that date. Overall, European electricity markets remain influenced by seasonal temperature changes, public holidays and evolving consumer behaviour, according to AleaSoft Energy Forecasting .
