Monthly Report on the Electricity System April 2024

Monthly Report on the Electricity System

April 2024

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

April 2024

Energy

Balance

Sheets

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Electricity System

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In April, electricity demand was 23,492 GWh, an increase compared to the same month of the previous year (+1.1%) and down compared to April 2022 (-4.2%). There was also a drop in foreign exchange (-28.9%) compared to the same month of 2023. In 2024, electricity demand (101,204 GWh) was higher compared to the same period in 2023 (+0.8%) but was lower compared to the cumulative figure for 2022 (-3.5%). The value of electricity demand was achieved with two more working day (20 vs 18), and with an average monthly temperature that was 1.5°C higher compared to April of last year. The adjusted figure results in no change (+0.0%). The annual trend of April 2024 (compared to April 2023) for the industrial electricity consumption index was positive (+1.0%) with raw data.

In March 2024, 34.2% of the electricity demand was met via production from Non- Renewable Energy Sources, 51.2% via Renewable Energy Sources and the remainder via foreign exchange. In April, production from Renewable Energy Sources increased (+43.8%) compared to the same month of the previous year. In 2024 the operating capacity of renewables increased by 2,356 MW. This value is 736 MW higher (+45%) compared to the same period of the previous year. In the first four months of 2024, photovoltaic operating capacity increased by 2,167 MW. During the same period of 2023 the increase was 1,419 MW, recording an increase of 748 MW (+53%). In the first four months of 2024, operating capacity increased by 209 MW. During the same period of 2023, the increase was 195 MW, which is an increase of 14 MW (+7%).

Electricity Market

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The April 2024 total for withdrawal programmes on the DAM was approximately €1.8 Bn, (-12%compared to the previous month and -36% compared to April 2023).

In April 2024, the spread between average bid-up and bid-down prices on the MSD was€94/MWh, (+8% compared to the previous month and -13%compared to April 2023). Total volumes increased compared to the previous month (+2%).

In April 2024, the spread between bid-up and bid-down prices on the MB was €138/MWh (+7% compared to the previous month and - 26% compared to April 2023. Total volumes increased compared to the previous month (+16%).

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

April 2024

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

April 2024

Energy Balance Sheets

Monthly Summary and Short-Term Analysis

In April, electricity demand was 23,492 GWh, an increase compared to the same month of the previous year (+1.1%) and down compared to April 2022 (-4.2%). There was also a drop in foreign exchange (-28.9%) compared to the same month of 2023.

In 2024, electricity demand (101,204 GWh) was higher compared to the same period in 2023 (+0.8%) but was lower compared to the cumulative figure for 2022 (- 3.5%).

Demand breakdown - coverage by sources

[GWh]

Apr 2024

Apr 2023

% 24/23

Jan-Apr 24

Jan-Apr 23 % 24/23

In April 2024, there was a notable increase in renewable

Renewable Hydro

Pumping Production(2)

Thermal

of which Biomass of which Hard Coal

Geothermal

Wind

Photovoltaic

Net Total Production

Pumping

Net Total Production for Consumption

of which RES (3) of which not RES

Import

Export

Net Foreign Exchange

Electricity demand(1)

4.534

1.524

197,5%

14.027

6.710

109,0%

213

168

26,8%

542

575

-5,7%

9.378

11.240

-16,6%

46.180

56.247

-17,9%

1.264

1.135

11,4%

5.169

5.049

2,4%

268

202

32,7%

1.323

6.245

-78,8%

438

442

-0,9%

1.788

1.756

1,8%

2.091

2.164

-3,4%

9.602

8.822

8,8%

3.703

3.098

19,5%

9.460

8.546

10,7%

20.357

18.636

9,2%

81.599

82.656

-1,3%

305

240

27,1%

774

821

-5,7%

20.052

18.396

9,0%

80.825

81.835

-1,2%

12.029

8.363

43,8%

40.046

30.883

29,7%

8.023

10.033

-20,0%

40.779

50.952

-20,0%

3.805

5.006

-24,0%

21.355

19.474

9,7%

365

170

114,7%

976

943

3,5%

3.440

4.836

-28,9%

20.379

18.531

10,0%

23.492

23.232

1,1%

101.204

100.366

0,8%

hydroelectric production (+197.5%) and an increase in photovoltaic production (+19.5%), while there was a decrease in thermal production (-16.6%) and wind production (-3.4%), and a slight decrease in geothermal production (-0.9%) compared to the same month the previous year.

In 2024, there was a change in exports, which increased (+3.5%) compared to 2023. The trend in total net production for consumption in April was up (+9.0%) compared to the same month

  1. Electricity Demand = Net Total Production for Consumption + Foreign Balance
  2. Pumping production is calculated assuming theoretical efficiency during the pumping phase
  3. RES Production = Renewable Hydro + Biomass + Geothermal + Wind + Photovoltaic -

Source: Terna

in 2023

The value of electricity demand was achieved with two more working day (20 vs 18), and with an average monthly temperature that was 1.5°C higher compared to April of last year. The adjusted figure results in no change (+0.0%).

In the first four months of the year, national demand grew by 0.8% compared to the corresponding period of 2023 (+0.5% adjusted value).

The short-term data, adjusted for seasonal, calendar and temperature effects, recorded a slight decrease in electricity demand for April 2024 compared to March (-0.8%).

Demand - seasonality adjusted

The value, adjusted for seasonal, calendar and temperature effects, shows negative cyclical change (-0.8%).

Source: Terna

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

April 2024

Energy Balance Sheets

IMCEI

The trend for April 2024 (compared to April 2023) was positive (+1.0%) based on the raw data; using the data adjusted for calendar differences, the change is -1.4%. In the first four months of the year, the index remained stationary (+0.4%).

IMCEI short-term analysis (2015 base = 100)

In April, the variation in the monthly index of Italian electricity consumption was positive, compared to April 2023

Source: Terna

The short-term data, adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects, showed a decrease in the industrial electricity consumption index in April 2024 (-1.7%) compared to March.

Monthly Industrial Electrical Consumption Index - IMCEI (2015 base = 100)

When adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects, the monthly figure for April was negative compared to the previous month

Source: Terna

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

April 2024

Energy Balance Sheets

IMSER

The annual trend of February 2024 (compared to February 2023) increased by +4.9% with raw data. In the period January-February 2024, electricity consumption in the services sector had increased overall by +5.1% compared to 2023.

Monthly Service Sector Consumption Index (basis 2019 = 100)

In February, the change in the monthly index of Italian electricity consumption for the services sector was positive (+4.9%) compared to February 2023.

Source: Terna elaboration of data based on a sample of distributors

In detail, there was an increase in almost all the monitored categories as of February 2024: Professional, scientific and technical services, Transportation and storage, Information and Communications, Real Estate, Hotels, restaurants and bars, Public Administration and Defence, Trade, Finance and insurance, Education, Health and social care, Veterinary services and Other services.

In the first two months of the year 2024, the categories of Finance and insurance, Health and social care, Veterinary services and Transportation and storage decreased compared to 2023. There was an increase in all the other sectors.

IMSER sector analysis (basis 2019 = 100) - YOY change and annual cumulative contribution of the sectors

The cumulative figure for January- December 2024 was up by +5.1% compared to the same period in 2023.

Source: Terna elaboration of data based on a sample of distributors

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

April 2024

Energy Balance Sheets

Energy Demand Mix

In April 2024, 34.2% of the electricity demand was met via production from Non- Renewable Energy Sources, 51.2% via Renewable Energy Sources and the remainder via foreign exchange.

In 2024, electricity demand was 101,204 GWh, 40.3% of which was met via production from Non-Renewable Energy Sources, 39.6% from Renewable Energy Sources and the remainder from the foreign balance.

Demand breakdown - coverage by sources

Coverage of demand from renewable sources grew from 36.0% in April 2023 to 51.2% in April 2024

In 2024 coverage of demand from non- renewables fell from 50.8% in 2023 to 40.3% in 2024

Source: Terna

2024 trend in demand breakdown and difference from 2023 and 2022

In 2024, electricity demand on the grid is higher than 2023 (+0.8%) and down compared to the cumulative figure for 2022 (-3.5%).

In 2024, energy production from renewable sources totalled 40.0 TWh, up compared to 2023 (+29.7%)

Source: Terna

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

April 2024

Energy Balance Sheets

Details of Renewable Energy Sources

In April, production from Renewable Energy Sources increased (+43.8%) compared to the same month of the previous year. Specifically, there was a notable increase in renewable hydroelectric production (+197.5%), an increase in photovoltaic production (+19.5%) and a decrease in wind production (-3.4%).

RES Production - Breakdown

In April 2024, the greater contribution of renewable energy sources to the total is attributed to renewable hydroelectric production (37.7%) and photovoltaic production (30.8%)

In 2024 the ratio of renewable hydroelectric production increased while the contribution from the other sources decreased overall compared to 2023

Source: Terna

2024 trend in net production from RES and difference from 2023

In April 2024, production from RES represented 59.1% of total net national production, an increase compared to the same month in 2023 (44.9%).

In 2024, production from RES represented 49.1% of total net national production, an increase compared to the cumulative figure for 2023 (37.4%).

Source: Terna

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

April 2024

Energy Balance Sheets

Historical Energy Balance Sheets

In 2024, total net production allocated for consumption (80,825 GWh) met 79.9% of national electricity demand (101,204 GWh).

2024 Historical Monthly Energy Balance Sheet

[GWh]

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr May Jun

Jul

Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total

Renewable Hydro

3,033

2,606

3,855

4,534

14,027

Pumping Production (2)

64

106

158

214

542

Thermal

13,496

12,178

11,128

9,378

46,180

In 2024, net total

of which Biomass

1,332

1,231

1,343

1,264

5,169

production was down

of which Hard Coal

345

467

243

268

1,323

(-1.3%) compared to the

Geothermal

458

432

460

438

1,788

Wind

2,802

2,295

2,414

2,091

9,602

same period in 2023, and

Photovoltaic

1,371

1,714

2,672

3,703

9,460

peak electricity demand

Net Total Production

21,224

19,331

20,687

20,357

81,599

was reached in January,

Pumping

92

151

226

305

774

with 26,721 GWh.

Net Total Production for Consumption

21,132

19,180

20,461

20,052

80,825

of which RES (3)

8,995

8,278

10,743

12,029

40,046

of which not RES

12,137

10,902

9,718

8,023

40,779

Import

5,868

6,258

5,424

3,805

21,355

Export

279

145

187

365

976

Net Foreign Exchange

5,589

6,113

5,237

3,440

20,379

Electricity demand (1)

26,721

25,293

25,698

23,492

101,204

Source: Terna

The developments in the monthly balance sheet for 2023 are provided below.

2023 Historical Monthly Energy Balance Sheet

[GWh]

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Total

Renewable Hydro

2,053

1,530

1,604

1,524

4,145

4,878

4,402

3,884

3,546

3,269

4,125

3,284

38,244

Pumping Production (2)

135

99

172

168

136

95

104

160

100

137

129

95

1,530

Thermal

15,618

14,756

14,633

11,240

10,890

12,256

15,608

12,365

13,529

12,763

11,269

13,007

157,934

of which Biomass

1,366

1,200

1,349

1,135

1,201

1,233

1,342

1,317

1,273

1,274

1,207

1,212

15,108

of which Hard Coal

2,294

1,868

1,881

202

560

1,226

1,041

662

914

461

579

419

12,108

Geothermal

458

414

442

442

462

436

445

439

445

462

444

458

5,347

Wind

2,281

1,816

2,561

2,164

1,519

1,034

1,347

1,735

1,645

1,863

2,968

2,441

23,374

Photovoltaic

1,092

1,721

2,635

3,098

2,928

3,515

3,868

3,738

2,991

2,277

1,534

1,198

30,595

Net Total Production

21,637

20,336

22,047

18,636

20,080

22,214

25,774

22,321

22,256

20,770

20,469

20,483

257,023

Pumping

193

142

246

240

194

136

148

228

143

195

184

136

2,185

Net Total Production for Consumption

21,444

20,194

21,801

18,396

19,886

22,078

25,626

22,093

22,113

20,575

20,285

20,347

254,838

of which RES (3)

7,250

6,680

8,591

8,363

10,255

11,096

11,405

11,113

9,900

9,145

10,278

8,593

112,668

of which not RES

14,194

13,514

13,210 10,033

9,631

10,982

14,221

10,980 12,213 11,430 10,007 11,754

142,170

Import

5,080

4,943

4,445

5,006

4,615

3,546

4,651

3,657

3,908

4,987

4,810

4,924

54,572

Export

352

233

188

170

275

314

323

338

248

211

266

402

3,320

Net Foreign Exchange

4,728

4,710

4,257

4,836

4,340

3,232

4,328

3,319

3,660

4,776

4,544

4,522

51,252

Electricity demand (1)

26,172

24,904

26,058

23,232

24,226

25,310

29,954

25,412

25,773

25,351

24,829

24,869

306,090

In 2023, the month with the highest demand for electricity was July, with 29,954 GWh

Source: Terna

  1. Electricity Demand = Net Total Production for Consumption + Foreign Balance
  2. Pumping production is calculated assuming theoretical efficiency during the pumping phase
  3. RES Production = Renewable Hydro + Biomass + Geothermal + Wind + Photovoltaic

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