Monthly Report on the Electricity System May 2024

Monthly Report on the Electricity System

May 2024

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

May 2024

Energy

Balance

Sheets

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Electricity System

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Electricity Market

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In May, electricity demand was 24,698 GWh, an increase compared to the same month of the previous year (+1.9%) and down compared to May 2022 (-5.6%). There was also a drop in foreign exchange (-13.0%) compared to the same month of 2023.

In 2024, electricity demand (125,902 GWh) was higher compared to the same period in 2023 (+1.1%) but was lower compared to the cumulative figure for 2022 (-3.9%). The value of electricity demand was achieved with the same number of working days (22) and with almost the same average temperature (0.4°C) as May last year. In adjusted terms the value is unchanged. The annual trend of May 2024 (compared to May 2023) for the industrial electricity consumption index was positive (+1.4%) with raw data.

In May 2024, 32.2% of the electricity demand was met via production from Non-Renewable Energy Sources, 52.5% via Renewable Energy Sources and the remainder via foreign exchange. In May, production from Renewable Energy Sources increased (+26.5%) compared to the same month of the previous year. In 2024 the operating capacity of renewables increased by 3,015 MW. This value is 896 MW higher (+42%) compared to the same period of the previous year. In the first five months of 2024, PV operating capacity increased by 2,768 MW. During the same period of 2023 the increase was 1,853 MW, recording an increase of 915 MW (+49%). In the first five months of 2024, operating wind capacity increased by 262 MW. During the same period of 2023, the increase was 247 MW, which is an increase of 15 MW (+6%).

The May total for withdrawal programmes on the DAM was approximately € 2.1 Bn, (+15% compared to the previous month and -10% compared to May 2023).

In May 2024, the spread between average bid-up and bid-down prices on the MSD was €96/MWh, (+2% compared to the previous month and -17% compared to May 2023). Total volumes decreased compared to the previous month (-2%).

In May 2024, the spread between bid-up and bid-down prices on the Balancing Market was146 €/MWh (+5% compared to the previous

month and +1% compared to May 2023). Total volumes increased compared to the previous month (+3%).

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

May 2024

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

May 2024

Energy Balance Sheets

Monthly Summary and Short-Term Analysis

In May, electricity demand was 24,698 GWh, an increase compared to the same month of the previous year (+1.9%) and down compared to May 2022 (-5.6%). There was also a drop in foreign exchange (-13.0%) compared to the same month of 2023.

In 2024, electricity demand (125,902 GWh) was higher compared to the same period in 2023 (+1.1%) but was lower compared to the cumulative figure for 2022 (-3.9%).

Demand breakdown - coverage by sources

[GWh]

May 2024

May 2023 % 24/23 Jan-May 24

Jan-May 23 % 24/23

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)

5,586

4,145

34.7%

19,613

10,856

80.7%

171

136

25.9%

713

711

0.4%

9,299

10,890

-14.6%

55,479

67,137

-17.4%

1,277

1,201

6.3%

6,446

6,250

3.1%

245

560

-56.2%

1,568

6,805

-77.0%

442

462

-4.3%

2,230

2,218

0.5%

1,678

1,519

10.5%

11,280

10,341

9.1%

3,990

2,928

36.3%

13,450

11,474

17.2%

21,166

20,080

5.4%

102,765

102,736

0.0%

245

194

26.3%

1,019

1,015

0.4%

20,921

19,886

5.2%

101,746

101,721

0.0%

12,973

10,255

26.5%

53,019

41,139

28.9%

7,948

9,631

-17.5%

48,727

60,582

-19.6%

4,183

4,615

-9.4%

25,538

24,089

6.0%

406

275

47.6%

1,382

1,218

13.5%

3,777

4,340

-13.0%

24,156

22,871

5.6%

24,698

24,226

1.9%

125,902

124,592

1.1%

In May 2024, renewable hydroelectric production (+34.7%), photovoltaic production (+36.3%) and wind production (10.5%) were up, while thermal production was down (-14.6%) compared to the same month the previous year.

In 2024, there was a change in exports, which increased (+13.5%) compared to 2023. The trend in total net production for consumption in May was up (+5.2%) compared to the same month in 2023

  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

The value of electricity demand was achieved with the same number of working days (22) and with almost the same average temperature (0.4°C) as May last year. In adjusted terms the value is unchanged.

In the first five months of the year national demand increased by 1.1% compared to the corresponding period of 2023 (+0.2% adjusted value).

The short-term data, adjusted for seasonal, calendar and temperature effects, recorded a slight increase in May 2024 compared to April (+0.8%).

Demand - seasonality adjusted

When adjusted for seasonal, temperature and calendar effects, the figure for the period represents a slightly positive fluctuation (+0.8%)

Source: Terna

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

May 2024

Energy Balance Sheets

IMCEI

The variation for May 2024 (compared to May 2023) was positive (+1.4%) based on the raw data; using the data adjusted for calendar differences, the change remains the same. In the first five months of the year, the index rose slightly (+0.6%).

IMCEI short-term analysis (2015 base = 100)

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

Source: Terna

The short-term data, adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects, showed an increase in the industrial electricity consumption index in May 2024 (+1.2%) compared to April.

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

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

Source: Terna

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

May 2024

Energy Balance Sheets

IMSER

The annual trend of March 2024 (compared to March 2023) increased by +4.8% with raw data. In the period January-March 2024, electricity consumption in the services sector had increased overall by +5.0% compared to 2023.

Monthly Service Sector Consumption Index (basis 2019 = 100)

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

In detail, there was an increase in the following categories in March 2024: Hotels, restaurants and bars; Other services; Public Administration and Defence; Professional, scientific and technical services; Trade; Real estate; Information and communications. Meanwhile, there was a decrease in Finance and insurance; Education; Health and social care; Health services; and Transportation and storage.

In the first three months of the year 2024, the categories of Finance and insurance, Education, Health and social care, and Veterinary services 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

In March, the change in the monthly index of Italian electricity consumption for the services sector was positive (+4.8%) compared to March 2023

The cumulative figure for January- March 2024 was up by +5.0% 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

May 2024

Energy Balance Sheets

Energy Demand Mix

In May 2024, 32.2% of the electricity demand was met via production from Non- Renewable Energy Sources, 52.5% via Renewable Energy Sources and the remainder via foreign exchange.

In 2024, electricity demand was 125,902 GWh, 38.7% of which was met via production from Non-Renewable Energy Sources, 42.1% from Renewable Energy Sources and the remainder from the foreign balance.

Demand breakdown - coverage by sources

Coverage of demand from renewable sources grew from 42.3% in May 2023 to 52.5% in May 2024

In 2024 coverage of demand from non- renewables fell from 48.6% in 2023 to 38.7% 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 (+1.1%) and down compared to the cumulative figure for 2022 (-3.9%).

In 2024, energy production from renewable sources totalled 53.0 TWh, up compared to 2023 (+28.9%)

Source: Terna

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

May 2024

Energy Balance Sheets

Details of Renewable Energy Sources

In May, production from Renewable Energy Sources increased (+26.5%) compared to the same month of the previous year. Specifically, there was an increase in renewable hydroelectric production (+34.7%), in photovoltaic production (+36.3%), and in wind production (+10.5%).

RES Production - Breakdown

In May 2024, the greater contribution of renewable energy sources to the total is attributed to renewable hydroelectric production (43.1%) 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 May 2024, production from RES represented 61.3% of total net national production, an increase compared to the same month in 2023 (51.1%).

In 2024, production from RES represented 51.6% of total net national production, an increase compared to the cumulative figure for 2023 (40.0%)

Source: Terna

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Monthly Report on the Electricity System

May 2024

Energy Balance Sheets

Historical Energy Balance Sheets

In 2024, total net production allocated for consumption (101,746 GWh) met 80.8% of national electricity demand (125,902 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

5,586

19,613

Pumping Production (2)

64

106

158

214

172

713

Thermal

13,496

12,178

11,128

9,378

9,299

55,479

of which Biomass

1,332

1,231

1,343

1,264

1,277

6,446

of which Hard Coal

345

467

243

268

245

1,568

Geothermal

458

432

460

438

442

2,230

Wind

2,802

2,295

2,414

2,091

1,678

11,280

Photovoltaic

1,371

1,714

2,672

3,703

3,990

13,450

Net Total Production

21,224

19,331

20,687

20,357

21,166

102,765

Pumping

92

151

226

305

245

1,019

Net Total Production for Consumption

21,132

19,180

20,461

20,052

20,921

101,746

of which RES (3)

8,995

8,278

10,743

12,029

12,973

53,019

of which not RES

12,137

10,902

9,718

8,023

7,948

48,727

Import

5,868

6,258

5,424

3,805

4,183

25,538

Export

279

145

187

365

406

1,382

Net Foreign Exchange

5,589

6,113

5,237

3,440

3,777

24,156

Electricity demand (1)

26,721

25,293

25,698

23,492

24,698

125,902

Source: Terna

In 2024, net total production remained steady compared to the same period in 2023, and peak electricity demand was reached in January, with 26,721 GWh.

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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