La tormenta perfecta con el precio del gas y el calor en verano dispara la factura de la luz
La fuerte volatilidad hace oscilar los precios del ‘pool’ desde cero euros por megavatio en las horas centrales del día a 200 y 300 cuando llega la noche
This summer, a perfect storm of factors has turned the electricity market into a molotov cocktail. The relentless heatwaves caused a 14% rise in demand in July and a 6% increase in August compared to the same months last year, particularly during peak daytime hours. The surge in air conditioning usage and changes in production from some industries have been exacerbated by higher gas prices due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
As a result, the wholesale electricity market prices (pool) have soared above 100 euros per megawatt hour (MWh) on many days this month and last. According to data from the Iberian market operator, OMIE, it reached 113.98 euros/MWh last Friday and, after dipping below the 100-euro barrier on the weekend, jumped back up to 120.35 euros/MWh in today's auctions.
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