Electricity prices Monday, 10 Feb 2025

Today's Electricity Prices in Sweden

On February 10, 2025, there will be a varied pricing structure for electricity in Sweden. During the night, from midnight to 03:00, prices are relatively low, ranging from 18 to 28 öre per kWh. The cheapest hour occurs between 03:00 and 03:59 when the price drops to 18 öre per kWh. During this hour, it costs only 74 öre to take a shower, 111 öre to fill the bathtub, and 27 öre to run a dishwasher.

Price Increase During Morning Hours

Starting at 06:00, prices begin to rise, peaking between 08:00 and 09:00 with a price of 75 öre per kWh. During this most expensive hour, it costs a whopping 451 öre to take a bath and 4518 öre to charge an electric car. Running the dishwasher during this period costs 112 öre.

Afternoon and Evening

The afternoon hours see a gradual decline in prices, with a slight recovery around 17:00. The evening hours from 19:00 onwards offer more affordable prices, costing around 41 öre per kWh at 20:00. This means it is more economical to charge the electric car or run the dishwasher during these hours compared to the morning hours.

Tomorrow's Electricity Prices

On February 11, 2025, electricity prices are expected to be somewhat more stable compared to today. Between midnight and 06:00, prices range from 29 to 38 öre per kWh. A peak is expected between 08:00 and 09:00 with a price of 54 öre per kWh. After this, prices stabilize around 45 öre per kWh for most of the day, before dropping slightly in the evening.

Cost-Effective Electricity Usage Tips

To maximize cost efficiency, it is recommended to plan electricity-intensive activities such as charging the electric car or running the dishwasher during the hours when prices are lower. During the day's cheapest hour, between 03:00 and 03:59, it costs only 9 öre to play games on a computer that consumes 0.5 kWh.

Annual Heating Costs

Interestingly, if we had the lowest electricity price of the day throughout the year, it would cost 3332 kronor to heat a normal-sized house of 160 sqm. During the most expensive hour, the same heating would cost 13556 kronor. This highlights the importance of understanding and planning electricity usage based on electricity prices.

Electricity Prices and Sustainability

With constantly varying electricity prices, it is important to consider sustainable options and energy efficiency in the home. By investing in energy-efficient appliances and considering renewable energy sources, households can reduce their energy costs and contribute to a more sustainable future.