Forecasting Power Demand in Southern Europe: Electrification & Green Industrial Growth

Synopsis

Southern Europe is undergoing a significant transformation as electrification accelerates across industries, transport, and residential sectors. With increasing renewable penetration, evolving grid constraints, and geopolitical shifts affecting energy markets, accurately anticipating power demand has never been more critical.

• How green industrial policies (EU Green Deal, REPowerEU) are driving demand for clean energy
• The role of energy-intensive sectors like data centers and battery gigafactories in reshaping regional power needs
• How nearshoring trends and new manufacturing investments in Southern Europe are influencing demand forecasting
• The impact of merchant solar projects and corporate PPAs on demand dynamics
• The role of interconnectors (e.g., Greece-Egypt, Spain-France, Italy-Tunisia) in balancing supply and demand across borders