Electricity prices Wednesday, 4 Dec 2024

Electricity Prices in Sweden on December 4th and 5th, 2024

Today, December 4th, we see a variation in electricity prices in Sweden with a minimum of 39 öre per kWh during the night and a maximum of 310 öre per kWh during the morning rush hour. Tomorrow, December 5th, prices are expected to decrease slightly, with the lowest price at 27 öre per kWh early in the morning and a highest price of 82 öre per kWh during the morning peak hours.

Electricity Prices Today, December 4th, 2024

During the early hours of the day, from midnight until 05:59, electricity prices range from 42 to 81 öre per kWh. Prices peak between 08:00 and 09:00, reaching 310 öre per kWh. After that, prices gradually decrease throughout the day and evening, with a lowest point of 39 öre per kWh at midnight.

Practical Tips for Energy Usage Today

Doing dishes, taking a shower, or playing computer games can be done most cost-effectively around midnight, as it costs 31 öre to run the dishwasher, 83 öre to take a shower, and only 10 öre to play games on the computer. However, during the most expensive hour, which is between 08:00 and 09:00, it costs a whopping 464 öre to do the dishes and 1858 öre to take a bath. Charging an electric car during this hour would cost a total of 186 kronor.

Electricity Prices Tomorrow, December 5th, 2024

Tomorrow, we see a generally lower price level starting at 34 öre per kWh at midnight, with the lowest price at 27 öre per kWh between 02:00 and 04:59. Prices peak between 08:00 and 09:00, reaching 82 öre per kWh. Thereafter, prices decrease again throughout the day and evening.

Practical Tips for Energy Usage Tomorrow

For those looking to save money, it may be wise to plan energy-intensive activities for the early morning hours. For example, charging an electric car between 02:00 and 03:00 would only cost 17 kronor. Showering or bathing can be done for a fraction of the cost compared to today's highest prices.

Interesting Facts about Electricity Prices

If we had today's lowest electricity price throughout the year, the cost to heat a medium-sized house of 160 square meters would be approximately 3736 kronor. However, with today's highest electricity price, the same heating would cost a staggering 55753 kronor. This illustrates the importance of keeping an eye on electricity prices and adjusting energy usage accordingly.

For those interested in optimizing their energy usage, it's worth noting that electricity prices are often lower during the night and early morning, which can be a good time to charge an electric car or run energy-intensive appliances.