Day-ahead falls to €142.91/MWh

The Romanian power market, August 10, 2026 – August 16, 2026.

Day-ahead baseload€142.91/MWh (-8.7% on the week before)Solar capture price€87.34/MWh (61.1% capture rate)Wind capture price€140.59/MWh (98.4% capture rate)Highest hour€487.38/MWhLowest hour€0.01/MWhHours below zero0

The significant decrease in baseload prices this week, down by 8.7% from the previous week, indicates a notable shift in market dynamics. This decline in pricing was not mirrored across all sectors, as evidenced by the wind capture rate, which remains notably strong at 98.4%, closely aligning with the baseload price. This suggests that wind production continues to be highly valued and competitive, maintaining demand in a market with easing overall prices.

On the other hand, solar power is capturing a significantly lower price at a capture rate of 61.1%, reflecting current oversupply conditions during peak solar hours or reduced demand in daylight periods. No negative pricing hours were recorded, which implies stability in market demand, despite fluctuating renewable output and the low outlier trough price of 0.01. For asset pricing, while wind assets remain robust in capturing near-baseload value, solar pricing might need to account for more variable returns given its lower capture rate, which may influence revenue forecasts accordingly.