⚡️ Electricity prices 🇷🇴 Satu Mare RO ⚡️
Electricity price in Satu Mare is 0.899 lei /kWh right now.
Wholesale electricity in Satu Mare follows the Romania day-ahead auction. Today's average is € 0.2085 /kWh, typical of a central European location at this time of year.
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Today's average
1.095 lei€ 0.2085 /kWh
▲ 3% vs yesterday
Right now (14:00)
0.899 lei€ 0.1711 /kWh
Cheapest hour (15:00)
0.890 lei€ 0.1694 /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
1.590 lei€ 0.3027 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Satu Mare
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 1.095 lei€ 0.2085 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 1.064 lei€ 0.2025 /kWh | ▼ 3% |
| Last 7 days | 0.855 lei€ 0.1628 /kWh | ▼ 22% |
| Last 30 days | 0.828 lei€ 0.1577 /kWh | ▼ 24% |
| Current month | 0.915 lei€ 0.1742 /kWh | ▼ 16% |
| Previous month | 0.794 lei€ 0.1512 /kWh | ▼ 27% |
| Same month last year | 0.516 lei€ 0.0982 /kWh | ▼ 53% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 456.26 lei / month (5,475.17 lei / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Satu Mare
| Hour (EEST) | RON/MWh€/MWh | RON/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | 948.02 lei€ 180.47 | 0.948 lei€ 0.1805 |
| 04:00 | 999.75 lei€ 190.32 | 1.000 lei€ 0.1903 |
| 05:00 | 916.25 lei€ 174.43 | 0.916 lei€ 0.1744 |
| 06:00 | 1,067.32 lei€ 203.18 | 1.067 lei€ 0.2032 |
| 07:00 | 1,206.90 lei€ 229.76 | 1.207 lei€ 0.2298 |
| 08:00 | 1,232.88 lei€ 234.70 | 1.233 lei€ 0.2347 |
| 09:00 | 1,152.28 lei€ 219.36 | 1.152 lei€ 0.2194 |
| 10:00 | 1,056.10 lei€ 201.05 | 1.056 lei€ 0.2010 |
| 11:00 | 936.79 lei€ 178.33 | 0.937 lei€ 0.1783 |
| 12:00 | 899.64 lei€ 171.26 | 0.900 lei€ 0.1713 |
| 13:00 | 916.14 lei€ 174.40 | 0.916 lei€ 0.1744 |
| 14:00 | 898.68 lei€ 171.08 | 0.899 lei€ 0.1711 |
| 15:00 ← cheapest | 890.04 lei€ 169.44 | 0.890 lei€ 0.1694 |
| 16:00 | 948.23 lei€ 180.51 | 0.948 lei€ 0.1805 |
| 17:00 | 1,015.25 lei€ 193.27 | 1.015 lei€ 0.1933 |
| 18:00 | 1,228.14 lei€ 233.80 | 1.228 lei€ 0.2338 |
| 19:00 | 1,331.75 lei€ 253.52 | 1.332 lei€ 0.2535 |
| 20:00 ← peak | 1,590.25 lei€ 302.73 | 1.590 lei€ 0.3027 |
| 21:00 | 1,501.33 lei€ 285.80 | 1.501 lei€ 0.2858 |
| 22:00 | 1,284.94 lei€ 244.61 | 1.285 lei€ 0.2446 |
| 23:00 | 1,181.74 lei€ 224.96 | 1.182 lei€ 0.2250 |
| 00:00 | 1,109.53 lei€ 211.22 | 1.110 lei€ 0.2112 |
What things cost today — Satu Mare
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 | 5.34 lei€ 1.02 | 6.57 lei€ 1.25 | 9.54 lei€ 1.82 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 6.68 lei€ 1.27 | 8.21 lei€ 1.56 | 11.93 lei€ 2.27 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.11 lei€ 0.02 | 0.13 lei€ 0.03 | 0.19 lei€ 0.04 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 40.05 lei€ 7.62 | 49.28 lei€ 9.38 | 71.56 lei€ 13.62 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.02 lei€ 0.00 | 0.02 lei€ 0.00 | 0.03 lei€ 0.01 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.71 lei€ 0.14 | 0.88 lei€ 0.17 | 1.27 lei€ 0.24 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 1.25 lei€ 0.24 | 1.53 lei€ 0.29 | 2.23 lei€ 0.42 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.29 lei€ 0.06 | 0.36 lei€ 0.07 | 0.52 lei€ 0.10 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.29 lei€ 0.06 | 0.36 lei€ 0.07 | 0.52 lei€ 0.10 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.53 lei€ 0.10 | 0.66 lei€ 0.13 | 0.95 lei€ 0.18 |
Last 31 days — Satu Mare
12-month price history — Satu Mare
| Month | Average | RON/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 0.915 lei€ 0.1742 /kWh | 915.10 lei€ 174.21 |
| 2026-08 | 0.794 lei€ 0.1512 /kWh | 794.05 lei€ 151.16 |
| 2026-07 | 0.612 lei€ 0.1166 /kWh | 612.25 lei€ 116.55 |
| 2026-06 | 0.615 lei€ 0.1171 /kWh | 615.17 lei€ 117.11 |
| 2026-05 | 0.576 lei€ 0.1096 /kWh | 575.53 lei€ 109.56 |
| 2026-04 | 0.505 lei€ 0.0961 /kWh | 504.60 lei€ 96.06 |
| 2026-03 | 0.553 lei€ 0.1052 /kWh | 552.81 lei€ 105.24 |
| 2026-02 | 0.524 lei€ 0.0997 /kWh | 523.83 lei€ 99.72 |
| 2026-01 | 0.786 lei€ 0.1496 /kWh | 785.98 lei€ 149.63 |
| 2025-12 | 0.619 lei€ 0.1178 /kWh | 619.06 lei€ 117.85 |
| 2025-11 | 0.637 lei€ 0.1212 /kWh | 636.55 lei€ 121.18 |
| 2025-10 | 0.644 lei€ 0.1226 /kWh | 644.01 lei€ 122.60 |
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 Satu Mare
- Cheapest hour today: 15:00 EEST at € 0.1694 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 EEST hits € 0.3027 /kWh in Satu Mare — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Satu Mare: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.24; at peak it's € 0.42 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Satu Mare: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 8.47.
- Typical monthly bill in Satu Mare: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 87 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1577 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Satu Mare
How is the electricity price determined?
Day-ahead prices are set each morning around 14:00 EEST 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 Satu Mare is 15:00 EEST at € 0.1694 /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 — significantly. Today in Satu Mare the most expensive hour is 1.8× the cheapest. Running your dishwasher, washing machine and EV charging during the cheap window saves real money every cycle.
Are tomorrow's prices already known?
Day-ahead prices are auctioned around 14:00 EEST 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: 2026-09-11 (EEST).