Electricity prices Sunday, 1 Dec 2024

Electricity Prices in Sweden: An Overview for December 1st and 2nd, 2024

December 1st, 2024 offers a varied price picture for electricity in Sweden. Electricity prices during the early morning hours are relatively low, with the cheapest hour between 03:00 and 03:59 when the price is 9 öre per kWh. Prices rise during the day, peaking between 16:00 and 16:59 when the price reaches 22 öre per kWh. For those planning to charge their electric car or run the dishwasher, it is wise to do so during the early morning hours to save money.

Free Electricity During the Night of December 2nd, 2024

An interesting development occurs during the night of December 2nd, 2024, when electricity prices actually become negative between 00:00 and 04:59. This means that it is free to take a bath, shower, charge the car, or play games during these hours. A shower costs -2 öre and a bath -3 öre, which means you actually get paid to use electricity during these hours.

Electricity Prices Rise During the Day on December 2nd, 2024

After the cheap night hours, prices rise significantly during the day on December 2nd. Between 06:00 and 23:59, prices range from 19 to 30 öre per kWh, with the highest prices between 17:00 and 19:59. Those who can plan their electricity consumption should consider using electricity-intensive appliances during the early morning hours to avoid the higher costs later in the day.

Cost Examples for the Cheapest and Most Expensive Hours on December 1st, 2024

For the cheapest hour on December 1st, between 03:00 and 03:59, a shower costs -2 öre and a bath -3 öre. Charging an electric car costs -34 öre. During the most expensive hour, between 16:00 and 16:59, a bath costs 174 öre and charging an electric car costs 17 kronor. Playing games on a computer costs 14 öre during this hour.

Trivia about Electricity Prices and Heating

If we had the lowest electricity price throughout the year, it would have cost -103 kronor to heat a normal-sized house of 160 sqm. With the highest electricity price, the cost would have been 5248 kronor for the same heating. This highlights the significant variation in electricity prices and the importance of planning electricity consumption to save money.