Energy prices increase on the Albanian Stock Exchange - 3-month period marks a 77% increase, the value of transactions reached around 44.6 million euros
Around 322 thousand MWh of energy was traded on the Albanian Electricity Exchange during the first quarter of this year, with the value of transactions estimated at around 44.6 million euros. According to the Day-Ahead Market data reported by ALPEX, the average price was recorded at 139 euros/MWh, a price almost 77% higher than the same quarter last year.
Also, the data shows that there is a decrease in the volume of energy traded on the stock exchange, compared to the first quarter of 2024.
Meanwhile, ALPEX has also reported the figures for the Intraday Auction Market, which began operating in December last year. Thus, for the period January - March, a total volume of 1946 MWh of electricity was traded on this ALPEX market, with an average clearing price of 197 euros/MWh.
ALPEX itself has considered the launch of same-day auctions an achievement and an important step forward in the regional electricity market, strengthening cross-border trade and market integration.
According to APLEX, Albania and Kosovo now have an additional market mechanism, similar to those of European Union countries, placing these markets at the forefront of the Energy Community.
The Albanian Electricity Exchange manages and operates the organized wholesale electricity market for the bidding zones of Albania and Kosovo. During 2024, billings amounted to 301 million euros.
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