Electricity prices Monday, 16 Dec 2024

Electricity Prices Today: Free Energy During the Night

Today, on December 16, 2024, offers an interesting mix of electricity prices in Sweden. During the night, between 02:00 and 04:59, electricity prices have been so low that it has actually been free to use electricity. Between 02:00 and 02:59, you even got paid to use electricity, with a price of -0.0231 öre per kWh. This means that during these hours, it cost nothing to shower, bathe, charge the car, or play games on the computer.

Morning Prices

Prices start to rise during the morning hours. Between 05:00 and 06:59, prices move up to 2.51 öre and 8.26 öre per kWh. At 07:00, prices reach 21.55 öre per kWh and continue to rise during the morning, peaking at 26.22 öre at 08:00.

Afternoon and Evening Prices

The afternoon sees continued high prices with a peak of 28.13 öre per kWh at 15:00. Prices gradually decrease in the evening, with 21.48 öre per kWh at 20:00 and 9.74 öre per kWh at 22:00. The day ends with a price of 5.32 öre per kWh at 23:00.

Electricity Prices Tomorrow: Significant Price Increase Expected

Tomorrow, on December 17, 2024, electricity prices are expected to rise significantly. During the morning hours, starting from 06:00, prices begin at 28 öre per kWh and reach a peak of 84.69 öre per kWh at 17:00. This represents a substantial increase compared to today's prices.

Afternoon and Evening Prices

Prices remain high during the afternoon with a peak of 74 öre per kWh at 15:00. Prices slightly decrease in the evening but remain relatively high, with 56 öre per kWh at 21:00 and 44 öre per kWh at 23:00.

Tips for Energy Usage

To take advantage of the low prices today, it is advantageous to charge the electric car during the night, especially between 02:00 and 04:59 when it is free. It may also be a good time to run the dishwasher or take a long shower. Tomorrow, however, it may be wise to plan energy-intensive activities for early morning hours or late evenings to avoid the highest prices.

Interesting Facts About Electricity Prices

It is fascinating to imagine that if we had today's lowest electricity price throughout the year, it would have cost -4 kronor to heat a medium-sized house of 160 sqm. This highlights the significant variation in electricity prices and the importance of utilizing periods with low prices.

Most Expensive Hour Today

During the most expensive hour today, at 15:00, taking a bath costs 508 öre, running the dishwasher costs 127 öre, and charging the electric car a whopping 50 kronor. Playing games on the computer costs 42 öre. This compared to the free hours during the night emphasizes the importance of being aware of the variations in electricity prices.