Current spot price of electricity 2024-05-12
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Sweden's electricity prices by hour and bidding area.
The prices shown on Statsskuld.se/elpris are the average spot price per electricity price area on the Nordpool electricity exchange. All prices are presented without electricity tax, VAT, any surcharges, fees for electricity certificates or electricity network costs. The price is based on the current exchange rate taken from the Riksbank, rounding errors may occur. Prices are updated every day at 13:00.
We collect hourly prices for electricity in Sweden's different areas directly from the Nordpool electricity exchange. These prices, which are originally quoted in Euro, are converted into Swedish kronor using the current exchange rate from the Riksbank. It is important to note that the prices quoted do not include additional costs such as electricity certificates, surcharges, energy tax, VAT or fees for the electricity network.
What does what cost right now, on average
Shower
The cost of a shower is calculated based on the energy required to heat 100 litres of water ~4kWh.
1.77 kr
Bath
A bathtub holds about 150 litres of water, and ~6 kWh of energy is needed to heat the water.
2.66 kr
Dishwasher
A dishwasher and washing machine consume approximately ~1.5kWh of energy per wash.
0.67 kr
Charge electric car
An electric car has a battery of about 40-100kWh, our calculation is based on charging 60kWh.
26.60 kr
Gaming
A powerful gaming computer including screen consumes about 0.3-0.5kWh per hour played.
0.22 kr
Heating
elpris.Att värma ett välisolerat hus på 150 m² kräver cirka 18000kWh per år (120kWh / kvm).
7 981.79 krThe cost of electricity in a household can vary considerably and is affected by several decisive factors. These include the types of household appliances used and their energy efficiency, your personal usage pattern, the size of your home and current electricity prices, which vary according to your geographic location and time.
In most Swedish households, the average electricity price for the current month is charged. If you have an hourly pricing system, it can be beneficial to optimize your electricity consumption by time of day. The electricity price can vary significantly from hour to hour and can affect your electricity costs in the long term. Being aware of these factors can help you manage and reduce your electricity costs effectively.
Richard Andersson - Sun, 12 May 2024 - 13:01
Today's and Tomorrow's Electricity Prices: An Overview
Today, we have witnessed an unusual situation in the electricity market where consumers have actually been paid to use electricity during certain hours. This unique event marks an important milestone in how electricity prices can vary and what factors affect them.
The Rollercoaster of Electricity Prices Today
During the early morning hours, we saw prices around 0.29 SEK/kWh, but prices dropped dramatically during the morning, reaching negative values. Between 09:00 and 15:00, consumers were paid to consume electricity, with the lowest price at -0.08 SEK/kWh at 13:00.
Forecast for Tomorrow
For tomorrow, electricity prices are expected to stabilize somewhat, with prices ranging between 0.01 SEK/kWh and 0.67 SEK/kWh. The most expensive hour is expected to be between 07:00 and 08:00, while the cheapest price is expected to appear again around lunchtime.
Financial Tips: When Should You Use Electricity?
With today's unique price scenario, consumers can actually benefit from using electricity during certain hours. Charging your electric car, running the dishwasher, or taking a shower during these hours can significantly reduce monthly costs. For example, charging an electric car today between 14:00 and 15:00 actually cost -4.62 SEK, meaning you were paid to charge the car!
Interesting Facts About Electricity Prices
If we had today's lowest electricity prices year-round, it would have cost -13.88 SEK to heat a typical 160 sqm house for an entire year, highlighting the potential in efficient energy use and timing.
Fun Fact: Costs of Household Activities
During the cheapest hours today, taking a shower cost less than a krona, and playing games on the computer was almost free. These small insights can be very helpful in planning your energy usage more economically.
| Time | Today (öre/kWh) | Tomorrow (öre/kWh) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 -> 00:59 | 28.55 | 30.70 | |
| 01:00 -> 01:59 | 22.56 | 29.59 | |
| 02:00 -> 02:59 | 25.23 | 29.31 | |
| 03:00 -> 03:59 | 19.72 | 28.26 | |
| 04:00 -> 04:59 | 17.56 | 30.89 | |
| 05:00 -> 05:59 | 16.05 | 40.55 | |
| 06:00 -> 06:59 | 8.69 | 47.08 | |
| 07:00 -> 07:59 | 5.36 | 66.80 | |
| 08:00 -> 08:59 | 1.73 | 61.53 | |
| 09:00 -> 09:59 | -1.44 | 44.05 | |
| 10:00 -> 10:59 | -3.01 | 21.32 | |
| 11:00 -> 11:59 | -4.77 | 8.25 | |
| 12:00 -> 12:59 | -5.97 | 1.86 | |
| 13:00 -> 13:59 | -7.71 | 1.18 | |
| 14:00 -> 14:59 | -6.05 | 0.35 | |
| 15:00 -> 15:59 | -2.45 | 1.77 | |
| 16:00 -> 16:59 | -0.11 | 20.15 | |
| 17:00 -> 17:59 | 3.04 | 39.76 | |
| 18:00 -> 18:59 | 28.97 | 44.06 | |
| 19:00 -> 19:59 | 53.88 | 45.60 | |
| 20:00 -> 20:59 | 59.05 | 43.79 | |
| 21:00 -> 21:59 | 52.69 | 40.26 | |
| 22:00 -> 22:59 | 44.34 | 35.17 | |
| 23:00 -> 23:59 | 34.75 | 29.92 |
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