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  1. T

    United Kingdom Electricity Price Data

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    • ru.tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Sep 13, 2023
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2023). United Kingdom Electricity Price Data [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-kingdom/electricity-price
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 13, 2023
    Dataset authored and provided by
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Apr 29, 2013 - Jul 10, 2025
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    UK Electricity decreased 27.25 GBP/MWh or 26.60% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Electricity Price.

  2. Average monthly electricity prices in United Kingdom 2013-2025

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    Updated Jul 8, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Average monthly electricity prices in United Kingdom 2013-2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/589765/average-electricity-prices-uk/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 8, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jan 2013 - Jul 2025
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    The average wholesale electricity price in July 2025 in the United Kingdom is forecast to amount to****** British pounds per megawatt-hour, a decrease from the previous month. A record high was reached in August 2022 when day-ahead baseload contracts averaged ***** British pounds per megawatt-hour.
    Electricity price stabilization in Europe Electricity prices increased in 2024 compared to the previous year, when prices stabilized after the energy supply shortage. Price spikes were driven by the growing wholesale prices of natural gas and coal worldwide, which are among the main sources of power in the region.

    … and in the United Kingdom? The United Kingdom was one of the countries with the highest electricity prices worldwide during the energy crisis. Since then, prices have been stabilizing, almost to pre-energy crisis levels. The use of nuclear, wind, and bioenergy for electricity generation has been increasing recently. The fuel types are an alternative to fossil fuels and are part of the country's power generation plans going into the future.

  3. Projection of the wholesale price of electricity in the UK 2022-2040

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    Updated Jun 27, 2025
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    Projection of the wholesale price of electricity in the UK 2022-2040 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/496328/electricity-wholesale-prices-projection-uk/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 27, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2022
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    Wholesale electricity prices in the United Kingdom hit a record-high in 2022, reaching **** British pence per kilowatt-hour that year. Projections indicate that prices are bound to decrease steadily in the next few years, falling under **** pence per kilowatt-hour by 2030.

  4. t

    Wholesale Market Review Table Dataset

    • teamenergy.com
    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    (2025). Wholesale Market Review Table Dataset [Dataset]. https://www.teamenergy.com/discover/uk-wholesale-energy-prices/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 23, 2025
    Variables measured
    Coal ($/t), Gas (p/th), UKA carbon (E/t), Brent crude ($/bl), EUA carbon (€/t), Electricity (£/MWh)
    Description

    A comparative table of weekly UK wholesale market prices across key energy commodities, including gas, electricity, coal, EUA carbon, UKA carbon, and Brent crude oil. The table includes current, previous, and year-on-year values for both day-ahead and year-ahead contracts, as well as 12-month highs and lows.

  5. w

    Energy Trends and Prices statistical release: 19 December 2024

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    Updated Dec 19, 2024
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    Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (2024). Energy Trends and Prices statistical release: 19 December 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/energy-trends-and-prices-statistical-release-19-december-2024
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    Dataset updated
    Dec 19, 2024
    Dataset provided by
    GOV.UK
    Authors
    Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
    Description

    Energy production, trade and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

    Energy production, trade and consumption

    Highlights for the 3 month period August 2024 to October 2024, compared to the same period a year earlier include:

    • Primary energy consumption in the UK on a fuel input basis rose by 0.6%, on a temperature adjusted basis consumption rose by 0.2%. (table ET 1.2)
    • Indigenous energy production fell by 3.1% due to low oil and gas output. (table ET 1.1)
    • Electricity generation by Major Power Producers down 5.6%, with gas down 23% and coal down 86%, but nuclear up 3.3% and renewables up 10%.* (table ET 5.4)
    • Renewables provided 47.8% of electricity generation by Major Power Producers, with gas at 31.4%, nuclear at 19.7% and coal at 0.2%.* (table ET 5.4)
    • Low carbon share of electricity generation by Major Power Producers up 8.3 percentage points to 67.4%, whilst fossil fuel share down 8.4 percentage points to 31.9%, with high levels of net imports of electricity a key factor.* (table ET 5.4)

    *Major Power Producers (MPPs) data published monthly, all generating companies data published quarterly.

    Energy prices

    Highlights for December 2024 compared to November 2024:

    Petrol up 1.6 pence per litre and diesel up 2.2 pence per litre. (table QEP 4.1.1)

    Contacts

    Lead statistician Warren Evans

    Press enquiries

    Data periods and coverage

    Statistics on monthly production, trade and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of October 2024.

    Statistics on average temperatures, heating degree days, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of November 2024.

    Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for November 2024, and petrol & diesel data for December 2024, with EU comparative data for November 2024.

    Next release

    The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on Thursday 30 January 2025.

    Data tables

    To access the data tables associated with this release please click on the relevant subject link(s) below. For further information please use the contact details provided.

    Please note that the links below will always direct you to the latest data tables. If you are interested in historical data tables please contact DESNZ

    Subject and table numberEnergy production, trade, consumption, and weather data
    Total EnergyContact: Energy statistics
    ET 1.1Indigenous production of primary fuels
    ET 1.2Inland energy consumption: primary fuel input basis
    CoalContact: Coal statistics
    ET 2.5Coal production and foreign trade
    ET 2.6Coal consumption and coal stocks
  6. Non-domestic prices for electricity in the United Kingdom 2008-2023

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    Updated Jun 27, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Non-domestic prices for electricity in the United Kingdom 2008-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/595864/electricity-industry-price-uk/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 27, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    Non-domestic consumers with consumption between *** megawatt-hours and ***** megawatt-hours tended to pay higher electricity prices than those users with consumption greater than ****** megawatt-hours. As of 2023, electricity prices for these consumers amounted to ***** pence per kilowatt-hour and ***** pence per kilowatt-hour, respectively. Generally, for both consumption rates, electricity prices presented a trend of growth with a peak in 2023.

  7. Gas and electricity prices in the non-domestic sector

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    Updated Jun 26, 2025
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    Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (2025). Gas and electricity prices in the non-domestic sector [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/gas-and-electricity-prices-in-the-non-domestic-sector
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 26, 2025
    Dataset provided by
    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
    Description

    https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685aa44be9509f1a908eb11c/table_341_3_.xlsx">Prices of fuels purchased by non-domestic consumers in the United Kingdom excluding/including CCL (QEP 3.4.1 and 3.4.2)

    MS Excel Spreadsheet, 592 KB

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    For enquiries concerning these tables contact: energyprices.stats@energysecurity.gov.uk

  8. Historical electricity data

    • gov.uk
    • data.europa.eu
    Updated Jul 30, 2024
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    Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (2024). Historical electricity data [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/historical-electricity-data
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 30, 2024
    Dataset provided by
    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
    Description

    Historical electricity data series updated annually in July alongside the publication of the Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics (DUKES).

    https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66a52e55ab418ab055592e47/Electricity_since_1920.xlsx">Historical electricity data: 1920 to 2023

    MS Excel Spreadsheet, 240 KB

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  9. Household electricity prices in the United Kingdom 2020-2024

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    Updated Dec 5, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Household electricity prices in the United Kingdom 2020-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1374906/household-electricity-prices-in-the-united-kingdom/
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    Dataset updated
    Dec 5, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Mar 2020 - Mar 2024
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    Residential electricity prices in the United Kingdom amounted to 0.35 U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour in March 2024, a decrease in electricity prices for households in the UK from the previous year.

  10. Global household electricity prices 2025, by country

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    Updated Jun 16, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Global household electricity prices 2025, by country [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/263492/electricity-prices-in-selected-countries/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 16, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Mar 2025
    Area covered
    Worldwide
    Description

    Ireland, Italy, and Germany had some of the highest household electricity prices worldwide, as of March 2025. At the time, Irish households were charged around 0.45 U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour, while in Italy, the price stood at 0.43 U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour. By comparison, in Russia, residents paid almost 10 times less. What is behind electricity prices? Electricity prices vary widely across the world and sometimes even within a country itself, depending on factors like infrastructure, geography, and politically determined taxes and levies. For example, in Denmark, Belgium, and Sweden, taxes constitute a significant portion of residential end-user electricity prices. Reliance on fossil fuel imports Meanwhile, thanks to their great crude oil and natural gas production output, countries like Iran, Qatar, and Russia enjoy some of the cheapest electricity prices in the world. Here, the average household pays less than 0.1 U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour. In contrast, countries heavily reliant on fossil fuel imports for electricity generation are more vulnerable to market price fluctuations.

  11. e

    Energy Trends and Prices: monthly data

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    Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Energy Trends and Prices: monthly data [Dataset]. https://data.europa.eu/set/data/monthly_energy_statistics
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    Dataset authored and provided by
    Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
    License

    Open Government Licence 3.0http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    Statistics on energy prices and monthly production, trade, electricity generation and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy in the UK.

    Accredited Official Statistics

  12. T

    ELECTRICITY PRICE by Country in EUROPE

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    Updated May 20, 2023
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2023). ELECTRICITY PRICE by Country in EUROPE [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/electricity-price?continent=europe
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    Dataset updated
    May 20, 2023
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    Europe
    Description

    This dataset provides values for ELECTRICITY PRICE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

  13. Monthly electricity prices in selected EU countries 2020-2025

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    Updated Jun 27, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Monthly electricity prices in selected EU countries 2020-2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1267500/eu-monthly-wholesale-electricity-price-country/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 27, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jan 2020 - Apr 2025
    Area covered
    European Union
    Description

    Electricity prices in Europe are expected to remain volatile through 2025, with Italy projected to have some of the highest rates among major European economies. This trend reflects the ongoing challenges in the energy sector, including the transition to renewable sources and the impact of geopolitical events on supply chains. Despite efforts to stabilize the market, prices in countries like Italy are forecasted to reach ****** euros per megawatt hour by February 2025, indicating persistent pressure on consumers and businesses alike. Natural gas futures shaping electricity costs The electricity market's future trajectory is closely tied to natural gas prices, a key component in power generation. Dutch TTF gas futures, a benchmark for European natural gas prices, are projected to be ***** euros per megawatt hour in April 2025. This represents an increase of about ** euros compared to the previous year, suggesting that gas prices will continue to influence electricity rates across Europe. The reduced output from the Groningen gas field and increased reliance on imports further complicate the pricing landscape, potentially contributing to higher electricity costs in countries like Italy. Regional disparities and global market influences While European electricity prices remain high, significant regional differences persist. For instance, natural gas prices in the United States are expected to be roughly one-third of those in Europe by March 2025, at **** U.S. dollars per million British thermal units. This stark contrast highlights the impact of domestic production capabilities on global natural gas prices. Europe's greater reliance on imports, particularly in the aftermath of geopolitical tensions and the shift away from Russian gas, continues to keep prices elevated compared to more self-sufficient markets. As a result, countries like Italy may face sustained pressure on electricity prices due to their position within the broader European energy market.

  14. T

    UK Natural Gas - Price Data

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    Updated Jul 11, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). UK Natural Gas - Price Data [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/uk-natural-gas
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    csv, json, xml, excelAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jul 11, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Jan 30, 1997 - Jul 11, 2025
    Area covered
    United Kingdom, World
    Description

    UK Gas rose to 85.31 GBp/thm on July 11, 2025, up 1.32% from the previous day. Over the past month, UK Gas's price has fallen 0.15%, but it is still 17.29% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. UK Natural Gas - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

  15. Average monthly gas prices in Great Britain 2017-2025

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    Updated Jul 10, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Average monthly gas prices in Great Britain 2017-2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1174560/average-monthly-gas-prices-uk/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 10, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jan 2017 - May 2025
    Area covered
    Great Britain, United Kingdom
    Description

    The average gas price in Great Britain in May 2025 was 82.59 British pence per therm. This was seven pence higher than the same month the year prior and follows a trend of increasing gas prices. Energy prices in the UK Energy prices in the UK have been exceptionally volatile throughout the 2020s. Multiple factors, such as a lack of gas storage availability and the large share of gas in heating, have exacerbated the supply issue in the UK that followed the Russia-Ukraine war. This has also led to many smaller suppliers announcing bankruptcy, while an upped price cap threatened the energy security of numerous households. The United Kingdom has some of the highest household electricity prices worldwide. How is gas used in the UK? According to a 2023 survey conducted by the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 58 percent of respondents used gas as a heating method during the winter months. On average, household expenditure on energy from gas in the UK stood at some 24.9 billion British pounds in 2023, double the amount spent just two years prior.

  16. Energy trends and prices: November 2015

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    Updated Jan 28, 2016
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    Department of Energy & Climate Change (2016). Energy trends and prices: November 2015 [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/energy-trends-and-prices-november-2015
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 28, 2016
    Dataset provided by
    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    Department of Energy & Climate Change
    Description

    Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy for the UK for the period up to the end of November 2015.

    Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall for the UK for the period up to the end of December 2015.

    Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for December 2015, and petrol & diesel data for January 2016, with EU comparative data for December 2015.

    The annual prices table ‘Annual prices: Typical retail prices of petroleum products (QEP 4.1.3)’ will also be updated on 28 January 2016.

  17. Commercial electricity prices worldwide 2024, by select country

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    Statista, Commercial electricity prices worldwide 2024, by select country [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1369634/business-electricity-price-worldwide-in-selected-countries/
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    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Sep 2024
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    In September 2024, industrial electricity prices in the European countries of Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom were among the highest in the world, at around **** U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour. Singapore was the Asian country with the highest electricity bill worldwide at that time. Lowest electricity prices in the world The average retail electricity price in the United States was considerably lower than in most of Europe. Iceland was the European country with one of the lowest electricity bills for enterprises that month. At the bottom of the ranking were also Russia, Iraq, Qatar, Argentina, and Libya. In these countries, commercial electricity prices amounted to less than *** U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour. Household electricity prices In addition, European countries had the highest household electricity prices worldwide that month, with Italy at the top of the ranking. By comparison, Iran and Ethiopia had the lowest residential electricity prices in the world.

  18. F

    Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index:...

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated May 15, 2025
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    (2025). Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Energy for United Kingdom [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/GBRCPIENGMINMEI
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    jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    May 15, 2025
    License

    https://fred.stlouisfed.org/legal/#copyright-citation-requiredhttps://fred.stlouisfed.org/legal/#copyright-citation-required

    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Energy for United Kingdom (GBRCPIENGMINMEI) from Jan 1970 to Mar 2025 about energy, United Kingdom, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

  19. Electricity Trading Market Analysis Europe, APAC, North America, South...

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    Technavio, Electricity Trading Market Analysis Europe, APAC, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa - US, China, Germany, UK, France, Japan, India, Italy, Spain, South Korea - Size and Forecast 2025-2029 [Dataset]. https://www.technavio.com/report/electricity-trading-market-industry-share-analysis
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    Time period covered
    2021 - 2025
    Area covered
    United States, Global
    Description

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    Electricity Trading Market Size 2025-2029

    The electricity trading market size is forecast to increase by USD 123.5 billion at a CAGR of 6.5% between 2024 and 2029.

    The market is witnessing significant growth due to several key trends. The integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, into the grid is a major driver. Energy storage systems are increasingly being adopted to ensure a stable power supply from these intermittent sources. Concurrently, the adoption of energy storage systems addresses key challenges like intermittency, enabling better integration of renewable sources, and bolstering grid resilience. Self-generation of electricity by consumers through microgrids is also gaining popularity, allowing them to sell excess power back to the grid. The entry of new players and collaborations among existing ones are further fueling market growth. These trends reflect the shift towards clean energy and the need for a more decentralized and efficient electricity system.
    

    What will be the Size of the Electricity Trading Market During the Forecast Period?

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    The market, a critical component of the global energy industry, functions as a dynamic interplay between wholesale energy markets and traditional financial markets. As a commodity, electricity is bought and sold through various trading mechanisms, including equities, bonds, and real-time auctions. The market's size and direction are influenced by numerous factors, such as power station generation data, system operator demands, and consumer usage patterns. Participants in the market include power station owners, system operators, consumers, and ancillary service providers. Ancillary services, like frequency regulation and spinning reserves, help maintain grid stability. Market design and news reports shape the market's evolution, with initiatives like the European Green Paper and the Lisbon Strategy influencing the industry's direction towards increased sustainability and competition.
    Short-term trading, through power purchase agreements and power distribution contracts, plays a significant role in the market's real-time dynamics. Power generation and power distribution are intricately linked, with the former influencing the availability and price of electricity, and the latter affecting demand patterns. Overall, the market is a complex, ever-evolving system that requires a deep understanding of both energy market fundamentals and financial market dynamics.
    

    How is this Electricity Trading Industry segmented and which is the largest segment?

    The industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

    Type
    
      Day-ahead trading
      Intraday trading
    
    
    Application
    
      Industrial
      Commercial
      Residential
    
    
    Source
    
      Non-renewable energy
      Renewable energy
    
    
    Geography
    
      Europe
    
        Germany
        UK
        France
        Italy
        Spain
    
    
      APAC
    
        China
        India
        Japan
        South Korea
    
    
      North America
    
        US
    
    
      South America
    
    
    
      Middle East and Africa
    

    By Type Insights

    The day-ahead trading segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.
    

    Day-ahead trading refers to the voluntary, financially binding forward electricity trading that occurs in exchanges such as the European Power Exchange (EPEX Spot) and Energy Exchange Austria (EXAA), as well as through bilateral contracts. This process involves sellers and buyers agreeing on the required volume of electricity for the next day, resulting in a schedule for everyday intervals. However, this schedule is subject to network security constraints and adjustments for real-time conditions and actual electricity supply and demand. Market operators, including ISOs and RTOs, oversee these markets and ensure grid reliability through balancing and ancillary services. Traders, including utilities, energy providers, and professional and institutional traders, participate in these markets to manage price risk, hedge against price volatility, and optimize profitability.

    Key factors influencing electricity prices include weather conditions, fuel prices, availability, construction costs, and physical factors. Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, also play a growing role in these markets, with the use of Renewable Energy Certificates and net metering providing consumer protection and incentives for homeowners and sustainable homes. Electricity trading encompasses power generators, power suppliers, consumers, and system operators, with contracts, generation data, and power station dispatch governed by market rules and regulations.

    Get a glance at the Electricity Trading Industry report of share of various segments Request Free Sample

    The day-ahead tra

  20. Sparking Trouble: Rising Prices in the UK Energy Sector

    • ibisworld.com
    Updated Oct 13, 2021
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    IBISWorld (2021). Sparking Trouble: Rising Prices in the UK Energy Sector [Dataset]. https://www.ibisworld.com/blog/sparking-trouble-rising-prices-in-the-uk-energy-sector/
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    Oct 13, 2021
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    Time period covered
    Oct 13, 2021
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    United Kingdom
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    We've looked at the recent surge in UK energy prices and the effects it is having on energy suppliers and UK industries.

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TRADING ECONOMICS (2023). United Kingdom Electricity Price Data [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-kingdom/electricity-price

United Kingdom Electricity Price Data

United Kingdom Electricity Price - Historical Dataset (2013-04-29/2025-07-10)

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Dataset updated
Sep 13, 2023
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TRADING ECONOMICS
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Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Time period covered
Apr 29, 2013 - Jul 10, 2025
Area covered
United Kingdom
Description

UK Electricity decreased 27.25 GBP/MWh or 26.60% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Electricity Price.

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