Europe’s electricity system remains stable despite the heatwaves and drought that are hampering power generation in some countries, according to a statement by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy.
There are no short-term adequacy risks, and the situation is expected to remain tight in the forthcoming week, the directorate said following an ad hoc meeting of the Electricity Coordination Group, which comprises experts from the European Commission, EU countries, Ukraine, Moldova, the Energy Community Secretariat, and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E).
The situation is expected to remain tight in the upcoming week
Electricity generation has been reduced in some countries due to low water levels or high water temperatures. However, coordination between EU countries and the single electricity market is allowing electricity to flow to the regions of Europe where it is most needed, according to the statement.
The Electricity Coordination Group also highlighted the significant role of high solar output in easing the pressure on electricity prices during the central hours of the day, while reiterating that the deployment of energy storage remains critical to ensure that the excess electricity produced during peak solar hours can be used during the evening consumption peaks, the directorate said.
In addition, voluntary demand-side measures in some EU countries, particularly in Hungary, have helped the electricity system tackle the tight generation-demand balance, it added.
Romania has requested to keep unit 5 at Turceni coal power plant operating after August 31
Romania, whose power output has been severely affected by the heatwaves and low water levels in the Danube, has requested a postponement of the planned closure of unit 5 at its Turceni coal-fired power plant, slated for August 31, according to Romanian media.
