Electricity prices Tuesday, 31 Dec 2024

Today's and Tomorrow's Electricity Prices in Sweden

Electricity prices in Sweden today, on December 31, 2024, vary significantly throughout the day. The cheapest hour was between 02:00 and 02:59, with a price of only 0.60 öre per kWh. During this hour, it costs nothing to play games on the computer or use the dishwasher. However, the most expensive hour is between 18:00 and 18:59, where the price reaches up to 25 öre per kWh.

Electricity Prices on New Year's Eve

During the early morning hours, electricity prices are very low. Between 00:00 and 03:59, prices range from about 0.60 öre to 1.53 öre per kWh. This means that it costs only 2 öre to take a shower and 36 öre to charge an electric car during the cheapest hour.

Electricity Prices During the Day

Prices start to rise from 06:00, reaching a peak of 21.69 öre per kWh around 10:00. This means that it costs 150 öre to take a bath during the most expensive hour, which is a significant increase compared to the morning hours.

Electricity Prices in the Evening

Towards the evening, between 18:00 and 19:00, prices reach their highest point at 25 öre per kWh. During this time, it costs a total of 15 kronor to charge an electric car, which is considerably more expensive than during the cheaper hours.

Tomorrow's Electricity Prices

Tomorrow, on January 1, 2025, electricity prices start low at 4.37 öre per kWh between 00:00 and 00:59. Prices remain relatively low throughout the morning, with an increase to 5.82 öre per kWh around 11:00.

Electricity Prices in the Afternoon

Prices reach a new peak in the afternoon, at 22.50 öre per kWh around 17:00. This is a time when one might want to avoid energy-intensive activities such as charging the electric car.

Electricity Prices in the Evening

Prices drop again towards the evening, with 8.05 öre per kWh between 23:00 and 23:59. This makes the evening a good time to perform activities that require more energy, at a lower cost.

Interesting Facts about Electricity Prices

If we had the lowest electricity price throughout the year, it would have cost only 108 kronor to heat a medium-sized house of 160 sqm. With the highest price, the same heating would have cost 4501 kronor. This shows how much electricity prices can impact household energy costs.

Tips for Energy Usage

To save money, it is recommended to use energy-intensive appliances during the cheaper hours. For example, charging the electric car or running the dishwasher during the early morning hours can lead to significant savings.