Electricity prices Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Today's Electricity Prices: May 29, 2024

Today's electricity prices in Sweden have varied significantly throughout the day. The early morning hours saw some of the lowest electricity prices, while prices rose significantly during the day.

Cheapest Hour Today

The cheapest hour today was between 01:00 and 01:59, when the electricity price was as low as 0.91 öre per kWh. During this hour, it cost almost nothing to shower, bathe, or charge an electric car. Here are some examples:

• A shower cost only 3 öre (4 kWh).
• A bath cost 5 öre (6 kWh).
• Running the dishwasher cost 1 öre (1 kWh).
• Playing games on a computer cost nothing (0.5 kWh).
• Charging an electric car cost 54 öre (60 kWh).

Most Expensive Hour Today

The most expensive hour today was between 20:00 and 20:59, when the electricity price rose to 62 öre per kWh. During this hour, using electricity for various activities became significantly more expensive:

• A shower cost 25 öre (4 kWh).
• A bath cost 415 öre (6 kWh).
• Running the dishwasher cost 103 öre (1 kWh).
• Playing games on a computer cost 34 öre (0.5 kWh).
• Charging an electric car cost 4156 öre (60 kWh).

Tomorrow's Electricity Prices: May 30, 2024

Tomorrow's electricity prices are also expected to vary, with a general trend of higher prices during the day and lower prices during the night.

Cheapest Hour Tomorrow

The cheapest hour tomorrow is expected to be between 01:00 and 01:59, when the electricity price is estimated to be 1.24 öre per kWh. Here are some cost examples during this hour:

• A shower will cost 5 öre (4 kWh).
• A bath will cost 7 öre (6 kWh).
• Running the dishwasher will cost 2 öre (1 kWh).
• Playing games on a computer will cost 1 öre (0.5 kWh).
• Charging an electric car will cost 75 öre (60 kWh).

Most Expensive Hour Tomorrow

The most expensive hour tomorrow is expected to be between 20:00 and 20:59, when the electricity price is projected to rise to 69 öre per kWh. Here are some cost examples during this hour:

• A shower will cost 28 öre (4 kWh).
• A bath will cost 414 öre (6 kWh).
• Running the dishwasher will cost 103 öre (1 kWh).
• Playing games on a computer will cost 35 öre (0.5 kWh).
• Charging an electric car will cost 4143 öre (60 kWh).

Interesting Facts About Electricity Prices

Did you know that if we had the lowest electricity price all year round, it would only cost 163 SEK to heat a medium-sized house of 160 sqm? This calculation is based on the house consuming 18000 kWh of energy throughout the year.

On the other hand, if we had the highest electricity price all year round, it would cost a whopping 12469 SEK to heat the same house.

Tips to Save Money

To save money on your electricity bill, it can be wise to plan energy-intensive activities during the cheapest hours of the day. Here are some tips:

• Shower and bathe during the cheapest hours.
• Run the dishwasher when electricity prices are lowest.
• Charge your electric car during the night when prices are lower.
• Play games on your computer during the cheapest hours.