In the week commencing February 2, 2023, solar photovoltaic energy production showed significant growth across major European electricity markets, marking a notable recovery from previous trends. Germany led this surge with a remarkable 77% increase, effectively reversing the downward trajectory observed in the prior week. France also contributed positively, with its solar output rising for the third consecutive week by 25%. Italy recorded a more modest yet positive increase of 7.5% in solar production for the second week in a row. Meanwhile, after three weeks of declines, the Iberian Peninsula saw a 6.8% increase, driven by Portugal’s 10% rise and Spain’s 6.4% growth.
The Italian and French markets achieved daily solar production figures not seen since November, with Italy producing 69 GWh on February 5, its highest output since November 12. The French market followed suit two days later, reaching 66 GWh, a level last recorded on November 4.
Ahead of the week of February 9, forecasts from AleaSoft Energy indicate that photovoltaic energy production is likely to continue its upward trend in Germany, Italy, and Spain, suggesting sustained momentum in solar generation across these markets.
Conversely, wind energy production during the same week exhibited mixed results across Europe. The French market experienced the most substantial gain with a 30% increase, effectively reversing its previous week’s decline. Italy also saw positive developments in wind energy, with an 11% rise for the third consecutive week. However, both Germany and the Iberian Peninsula faced setbacks; Spain’s wind output fell by 11%, while Germany and Portugal reported decreases of 2.7% and 0.2%, respectively.
<pNotably, Italy set a new record for wind energy production on February 6, achieving an all-time high of 174 GWh for a February day. This milestone underscores the growing capacity and operational efficiency within the Italian wind sector.
Looking forward to February 9, AleaSoft anticipates an increase in wind energy production for both Spain and France, while declines are expected in Italy, Germany, and Portugal. This forecast highlights ongoing variability in wind generation trends across Europe’s diverse energy landscape.
