Electricity prices Tuesday, 10 Dec 2024

Electricity Prices in Sweden: Today's and Tomorrow's Forecast

Today, on December 10, 2024, electricity prices have varied significantly throughout the day. With a lowest price of 29 öre per kWh during the night, and a highest price of 116 öre per kWh in the late afternoon, consumers have had the opportunity to adjust their consumption to take advantage of the lower prices. However, tomorrow's forecast, on December 11, 2024, shows an increase in prices, with an expected peak price of 254 öre per kWh in the evening.

Electricity Prices Today: December 10, 2024

During the early morning hours today, from midnight to 05:00, electricity prices ranged between 29 and 36 öre per kWh. This makes it economically advantageous to perform energy-intensive activities such as doing dishes or charging an electric car during these hours. Prices start to rise at 06:00 and reach their peak at 17:00 with 116 öre per kWh.

Activities and Costs Today

During the cheapest hour of the day today, it costs 1.08 kronor to take a shower, 1.62 kronor to take a bath, and only 40 öre to run a dishwasher. Charging an electric car during this time costs 16.29 kronor. For those who enjoy playing video games, it costs only 13 öre to play for an hour.

Prices during the Most Expensive Hour Today

During the most expensive hour today, from 17:00-18:00, taking a shower costs 4.62 kronor, taking a bath costs 15.23 kronor, and running a dishwasher costs 3.80 kronor. Charging an electric car during this time costs a whopping 152.31 kronor, while an hour of playing video games costs 1.26 kronor.

Electricity Prices Tomorrow: December 11, 2024

Tomorrow's electricity prices are expected to rise significantly, especially during the morning and late afternoon. From 07:00 to 10:00, prices are expected to range between 129 and 216 öre per kWh. The highest price point is expected to be at 17:00 with 254 öre per kWh.

Recommendations for Energy Efficiency

To optimize energy usage, it is recommended to perform energy-intensive activities such as dishwashing, charging an electric car, or taking a bath during the early morning hours or late evenings when prices are lower. For those planning to charge an electric car tomorrow, it is advantageous to do so between 00:00 and 05:00 when prices are at their lowest.

Interesting Facts about Electricity Prices

If we had the lowest electricity price throughout the year, the cost of heating a medium-sized house of 160 sqm would have been 4,888 kronor. However, with the year's highest prices, the same heating would cost 45,694 kronor. This clearly shows how significant electricity prices can affect households' annual energy costs.

Staying updated on electricity prices and adjusting energy usage accordingly can result in significant savings, especially during the winter months when demand and prices tend to rise.