Electricity prices Wednesday, 21 Aug 2024

Today's and Tomorrow's Electricity Prices in Sweden

Electricity prices in Sweden vary significantly throughout the day, and today, on August 21, 2024, we have seen everything from negative prices during the night to higher prices during the day. Here is a summary of today's and tomorrow's electricity prices.

Today's Electricity Prices

During the night, electricity prices were negative, which means that people were actually paid to use electricity. Between 00:00 and 05:00, prices were at their lowest, reaching -0.9222 öre at 03:00-03:59. This means that it was free to take a bath, shower, charge the car, or play games during these hours.

Prices rose quickly during the morning hours and reached their peak at 08:00-08:59 with 29.3168 öre. After that, prices dropped again during the morning and afternoon, but rose slightly again in the evening.

Electricity Prices per Hour Today

• 00:00-00:59: -0.1252 öre
• 01:00-01:59: -0.6490 öre
• 02:00-02:59: -0.9108 öre
• 03:00-03:59: -0.9222 öre
• 04:00-04:59: -0.6717 öre
• 05:00-05:59: 0.0000 öre
• 06:00-06:59: 2.5389 öre
• 07:00-07:59: 12.1224 öre
• 08:00-08:59: 29.3168 öre
• 09:00-09:59: 19.6110 öre
• 10:00-10:59: 3.3586 öre
• 11:00-11:59: 2.1176 öre
• 12:00-12:59: 0.4896 öre
• 13:00-13:59: 0.0000 öre
• 14:00-14:59: -0.0797 öre
• 15:00-15:59: -0.0114 öre
• 16:00-16:59: 1.5939 öre
• 17:00-17:59: 4.5085 öre
• 18:00-18:59: 9.7685 öre
• 19:00-19:59: 8.4250 öre
• 20:00-20:59: 6.0455 öre
• 21:00-21:59: 5.0322 öre
• 22:00-22:59: 4.4858 öre
• 23:00-23:59: 3.7799 öre

Tomorrow's Electricity Prices

Tomorrow, on August 22, 2024, electricity prices are expected to be slightly higher than today during the night and early morning. Prices will start at 2.7780 öre at 00:00-00:59 and reach their peak at 08:00-08:59 with 17.4990 öre. After that, prices will gradually decrease during the day and evening.

Electricity Prices per Hour Tomorrow

• 00:00-00:59: 2.7780 öre
• 01:00-01:59: 2.6641 öre
• 02:00-02:59: 2.4023 öre
• 03:00-03:59: 2.5047 öre
• 04:00-04:59: 3.0626 öre
• 05:00-05:59: 3.4952 öre
• 06:00-06:59: 5.6015 öre
• 07:00-07:59: 12.6034 öre
• 08:00-08:59: 17.4990 öre
• 09:00-09:59: 15.8709 öre
• 10:00-10:59: 8.9260 öre
• 11:00-11:59: 4.3150 öre
• 12:00-12:59: 3.1878 öre
• 13:00-13:59: 2.8235 öre
• 14:00-14:59: 1.8102 öre
• 15:00-15:59: 1.3093 öre
• 16:00-16:59: 4.2467 öre
• 17:00-17:59: 9.5066 öre
• 18:00-18:59: 8.6072 öre
• 19:00-19:59: 6.3188 öre
• 20:00-20:59: 5.5104 öre
• 21:00-21:59: 4.0645 öre
• 22:00-22:59: 2.6755 öre
• 23:00-23:59: 0.0000 öre

Energy Usage Tips

With today's fluctuating electricity prices, it can be wise to plan your energy usage to save money. Here are some tips:

Best Times to Use Electricity

• Take a shower, bath, or charge your car during the early morning hours when electricity prices are negative or low.
• Avoid using a lot of electricity during the morning and afternoon peaks, especially between 07:00-09:00 and 17:00-19:00.
• Run the dishwasher during the night or early morning to take advantage of lower electricity prices.

Cost Examples

During the cheapest hour today, at 03:00-03:59, a shower cost -3 öre (4 kWh), a bath -5 öre (6 kWh), a dishwasher -1 öre (1 kWh), and charging an electric car -55 öre (60 kWh).

During the most expensive hour today, at 08:00-08:59, a shower cost 12 öre, a bath 177 öre, a dishwasher 44 öre, and charging an electric car 1776 öre.

Interesting Facts About Electricity Prices

If electricity prices had been at their lowest all year, it would have cost -165 SEK to heat a medium-sized house of 160 sqm (18000 kWh). If electricity prices had been at their highest all year, it would have cost 5329 SEK to heat the same house.

Keep an eye on electricity prices and plan your energy usage to save money and take advantage of the best prices!