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Spain’s Power Prices Drop in September as Grid Adds Gas Backup, Yet Daily Peaks Persist

Adjustment charges plus the PVPC futures mix limit how much of the wholesale drop reaches household bills.

Overview

  • Spain’s wholesale market averaged €61.04/MWh in September, down 10% from August and 15.9% year on year, according to market data.
  • OMIE posts an average of €86.19/MWh for Thursday, with a sharp evening spike to €204.26/MWh and a midday low near €16.41/MWh reflecting ongoing intra‑day swings.
  • Red Eléctrica increased scheduled combined‑cycle gas generation by about 33% in September to bolster reliability, pushing system adjustment costs up 58%.
  • The adjustment component of the final price reached €17.56/MWh in September versus €10.24/MWh a year earlier, consultancy Grupo Ase reports.
  • The PVPC tariff now weights futures at 40% in 2025, rising to 55% in 2026, which dampens hourly volatility on bills even as TTF gas averaged €32.04/MWh in September and Friday’s price is set at €93.25/MWh.