Electricity prices Monday, 2 Sep 2024

Electricity Prices Today: 2024-09-02

Electricity prices in Sweden vary significantly throughout the day today. The cheapest hour is between 04:00-04:59, with a price of 28.93 öre per kWh. The most expensive hour is between 19:00-19:59, where the price rises to a whopping 91.95 öre per kWh.

Tomorrow's Electricity Prices: 2024-09-03

Tomorrow, we also see large variations in electricity prices. The cheapest hour is between 13:00-13:59, with a price of 25.93 öre per kWh. The most expensive hour is between 19:00-19:59, with a price of 103.55 öre per kWh.

Tips for Energy Usage Today

During the cheapest hour today, from 04:00-04:59, it's an excellent opportunity to perform energy-intensive activities. Here are some examples:

• Showering: Free. The shower consumes 4 kWh of energy.
• Bathing: Free. The bath consumes 6 kWh of energy.
• Using the dishwasher: Free. The dishwasher consumes 1 kWh of energy.
• Charging the electric car: Free. The electric car needs to charge 60 kWh of energy.
• Playing games on the computer: Free. The computer consumes 0.5 kWh of energy.

Costs during the Most Expensive Hour Today

During the most expensive hour today, from 19:00-19:59, the same activities can be significantly more expensive:

• Bathing: 6.21 kronor. The bath consumes 6 kWh of energy.
• Using the dishwasher: 1.55 kronor. The dishwasher consumes 1 kWh of energy.
• Charging the electric car: 62.13 kronor. The electric car needs to charge 60 kWh of energy.
• Playing games on the computer: 0.51 kronor. The computer consumes 0.5 kWh of energy.

Interesting Facts about Electricity Prices and Energy Consumption

If we had the lowest electricity price throughout the year, it would have been free to heat a normal-sized house of 160 sqm. This calculation assumes the house consumes 18,000 kWh of energy over the year.

However, if we had the highest electricity price throughout the year, it would have cost 18,639 kronor to heat the same house.

Electricity Prices in a Historical Perspective

Electricity prices in Sweden have always varied depending on several factors such as weather, demand, and energy supply. Historically, we have seen significant price differences between winter and summer, as well as between day and night. Keeping track of electricity prices can help households save money by planning their energy-intensive activities during the cheapest hours.

With the rising electricity prices, it is more important than ever to be aware of the most economical times to use electricity. By following the fluctuations in electricity prices, we can all contribute to reducing our electricity bills and be more environmentally friendly.