⚡️ Electricity prices 🇩🇰 Ballerup DK1 ⚡️
Live wholesale day-ahead prices for Ballerup, served from the DK1 bidding zone.
Households in Ballerup see wholesale prices set by Nord Pool / EPEX for the DK1 bidding zone. The 30-day rolling average sits at € 0.1057 /kWh — your retail bill adds taxes and grid fees on top.
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Today's average
0.402 kr€ 0.0538 /kWh
▲ 59% vs yesterday
Cheapest hour (14:00)
-0.038 kr€ -0.0051 /kWh
Most expensive (22:00)
0.900 kr€ 0.1203 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Ballerup
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.402 kr€ 0.0538 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.253 kr€ 0.0339 /kWh | ▼ 37% |
| Last 7 days | 0.817 kr€ 0.1093 /kWh | ▲ 103% |
| Last 30 days | 0.790 kr€ 0.1057 /kWh | ▲ 96% |
| Current month | 0.557 kr€ 0.0745 /kWh | ▲ 39% |
| Previous month | 0.823 kr€ 0.1101 /kWh | ▲ 105% |
| Same month last year | 0.622 kr€ 0.0832 /kWh | ▲ 55% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 167.50 kr / month (2,010.04 kr / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Ballerup
| Hour (CEST) | DKK/MWh€/MWh | DKK/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 657.41 kr€ 87.95 | 0.657 kr€ 0.0880 |
| 03:00 | 634.07 kr€ 84.83 | 0.634 kr€ 0.0848 |
| 04:00 | 617.18 kr€ 82.57 | 0.617 kr€ 0.0826 |
| 05:00 | 567.62 kr€ 75.94 | 0.568 kr€ 0.0759 |
| 06:00 | 557.53 kr€ 74.59 | 0.558 kr€ 0.0746 |
| 07:00 | 492.22 kr€ 65.85 | 0.492 kr€ 0.0659 |
| 08:00 | 215.10 kr€ 28.78 | 0.215 kr€ 0.0288 |
| 09:00 | 7.27 kr€ 0.97 | 0.007 kr€ 0.0010 |
| 10:00 | 0.00 kr€ 0.00 | 0.000 kr€ 0.0000 |
| 11:00 | -0.95 kr€ -0.13 | -0.001 kr€ -0.0001 |
| 12:00 | -2.95 kr€ -0.40 | -0.003 kr€ -0.0004 |
| 13:00 | -35.90 kr€ -4.80 | -0.036 kr€ -0.0048 |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | -38.10 kr€ -5.10 | -0.038 kr€ -0.0051 |
| 15:00 | -18.59 kr€ -2.49 | -0.019 kr€ -0.0025 |
| 16:00 | -2.21 kr€ -0.30 | -0.002 kr€ -0.0003 |
| 17:00 | 36.91 kr€ 4.94 | 0.037 kr€ 0.0049 |
| 18:00 | 426.65 kr€ 57.08 | 0.427 kr€ 0.0571 |
| 19:00 | 751.96 kr€ 100.60 | 0.752 kr€ 0.1006 |
| 20:00 | 867.05 kr€ 116.00 | 0.867 kr€ 0.1160 |
| 21:00 | 892.56 kr€ 119.41 | 0.893 kr€ 0.1194 |
| 22:00 ← peak | 899.55 kr€ 120.35 | 0.900 kr€ 0.1203 |
| 23:00 | 875.93 kr€ 117.19 | 0.876 kr€ 0.1172 |
What things cost today — Ballerup
Range = cost at today's cheapest hour vs most expensive. Average = today's mean. cheapest-hour scheduling targets the cheap end.
| Activity | kWh | Cheapest hour | Average | Peak hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚿 Take a 10-min shower | 6 | -0.23 kr€ -0.03 | 2.41 kr€ 0.32 | 5.40 kr€ 0.72 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | -0.29 kr€ -0.04 | 3.02 kr€ 0.40 | 6.75 kr€ 0.90 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | -0.00 kr€ -0.00 | 0.05 kr€ 0.01 | 0.11 kr€ 0.01 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | -1.71 kr€ -0.23 | 18.09 kr€ 2.42 | 40.48 kr€ 5.42 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | -0.00 kr€ -0.00 | 0.01 kr€ 0.00 | 0.02 kr€ 0.00 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | -0.03 kr€ -0.00 | 0.32 kr€ 0.04 | 0.72 kr€ 0.10 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | -0.05 kr€ -0.01 | 0.56 kr€ 0.08 | 1.26 kr€ 0.17 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | -0.01 kr€ -0.00 | 0.13 kr€ 0.02 | 0.30 kr€ 0.04 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | -0.01 kr€ -0.00 | 0.13 kr€ 0.02 | 0.30 kr€ 0.04 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | -0.02 kr€ -0.00 | 0.24 kr€ 0.03 | 0.54 kr€ 0.07 |
Last 31 days — Ballerup
12-month price history — Ballerup
| Month | Average | DKK/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 0.557 kr€ 0.0745 /kWh | 557.03 kr€ 74.52 |
| 2026-06 | 0.823 kr€ 0.1101 /kWh | 823.03 kr€ 110.11 |
| 2026-05 | 0.747 kr€ 0.1000 /kWh | 747.27 kr€ 99.97 |
| 2026-04 | 0.622 kr€ 0.0832 /kWh | 621.62 kr€ 83.16 |
| 2026-03 | 0.729 kr€ 0.0976 /kWh | 729.36 kr€ 97.58 |
| 2026-02 | 0.718 kr€ 0.0961 /kWh | 718.37 kr€ 96.11 |
| 2026-01 | 0.795 kr€ 0.1064 /kWh | 795.49 kr€ 106.43 |
| 2025-12 | 0.620 kr€ 0.0829 /kWh | 619.65 kr€ 82.90 |
| 2025-11 | 0.700 kr€ 0.0936 /kWh | 699.90 kr€ 93.64 |
| 2025-10 | 0.592 kr€ 0.0791 /kWh | 591.55 kr€ 79.14 |
| 2025-09 | 0.543 kr€ 0.0726 /kWh | 543.01 kr€ 72.65 |
| 2025-08 | 0.553 kr€ 0.0740 /kWh | 552.98 kr€ 73.98 |
Why your bill is higher than the spot price
The prices on this page are wholesale day-ahead — what suppliers pay on the Nord Pool / EPEX market. Your final retail bill adds:
| Component | Type | Approx (EU avg) |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale spot price | Variable (this page) | — |
| Electricity tax / excise | Fixed | € 0.005 – 0.20 /kWh |
| Grid / network fee | Fixed + variable | € 0.05 – 0.15 /kWh |
| VAT / sales tax | % multiplier | 20 – 25 % |
| Supplier markup + monthly fee | Provider-specific | € 0.005 – 0.05 /kWh |
Rule of thumb: add 30–60% on top of the wholesale spot price to estimate your true per-kWh cost. The exact split depends on your country, your grid operator, and your contract type.
Smart electricity tips for Ballerup
- Cheapest hour today: 14:00 CEST at € -0.0051 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 22:00 CEST hits € 0.1203 /kWh in Ballerup — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Ballerup: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € -0.01; at peak it's € 0.17 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Ballerup: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € -0.26.
- Typical monthly bill in Ballerup: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 22 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1057 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Ballerup
How is the electricity price determined?
Day-ahead prices are set each morning around 13:00 CEST by Nord Pool / EPEX, where suppliers and producers across Europe submit bids for each hour of the next day. The cheapest mix that meets demand wins, and that price applies to everyone in the bidding zone for that hour.
When is electricity cheapest?
Today the cheapest hour in Ballerup is 14:00 CEST at € -0.0051 /kWh. Typically late at night (00:00–04:00) and around midday on sunny/windy days when renewables overproduce.
Can electricity prices go negative?
Yes. When wind + solar overproduce on a low-demand day, wholesale prices can drop below zero. This happens 50–100 hours per year in renewables-heavy zones.
Why is my electricity bill higher than the spot price?
The spot price is just one component. Your retail bill also includes electricity tax, grid/network fees, VAT and a supplier markup. Add roughly 30–60 % on top of the wholesale spot price to estimate your true per-kWh cost.
How accurate is this data?
Source: ENTSO-E Transparency Platform — the official EU regulators data feed. Updated every 10–20 minutes.
Can I save money by shifting consumption?
Yes — running large appliances during the cheapest window every day adds up over a year.
Are tomorrow's prices already known?
Day-ahead prices are auctioned around 13:00 CEST each day. Until then, only todays hourly prices are final. Once tomorrows auction closes, the full 24-hour breakdown appears on this page automatically.
Source: ENTSO-E Transparency Platform. Last updated: 2026-07-04 (CEST).