⚡️ Electricity prices 🇳🇴 Alta NO4 ⚡️
Electricity price in Alta is 0.147 kr /kWh right now.
Hourly day-ahead electricity prices for Alta reflect supply and demand across the NO4 (North) zone. The cheapest window today opens around 01:00 at € 0.0045 /kWh.
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Today's average
0.099 kr€ 0.0090 /kWh
▲ 10% vs yesterday
Right now (20:00)
0.147 kr€ 0.0134 /kWh
Cheapest hour (01:00)
0.050 kr€ 0.0045 /kWh
Most expensive (21:00)
0.193 kr€ 0.0176 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — cheapest hour at 05:00 CEST (0.025 kr€ 0.0023 /kWh), most expensive at 19:00 CEST (0.241 kr€ 0.0220 /kWh).
Price comparison — Alta
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.099 kr€ 0.0090 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.090 kr€ 0.0082 /kWh | ▼ 9% |
| Last 7 days | 0.039 kr€ 0.0035 /kWh | ▼ 61% |
| Last 30 days | 0.092 kr€ 0.0084 /kWh | ▼ 7% |
| Current month | 0.058 kr€ 0.0053 /kWh | ▼ 41% |
| Previous month | 0.169 kr€ 0.0154 /kWh | ▲ 71% |
| Same month last year | 0.024 kr€ 0.0021 /kWh | ▼ 76% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 41.21 kr / month (494.57 kr / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Alta
| Hour (CEST) | NOK/MWh€/MWh | NOK/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 66.23 kr€ 6.03 | 0.066 kr€ 0.0060 |
| 03:00 | 69.03 kr€ 6.29 | 0.069 kr€ 0.0063 |
| 04:00 | 70.87 kr€ 6.46 | 0.071 kr€ 0.0065 |
| 05:00 | 84.45 kr€ 7.70 | 0.084 kr€ 0.0077 |
| 06:00 | 77.76 kr€ 7.09 | 0.078 kr€ 0.0071 |
| 07:00 | 84.73 kr€ 7.72 | 0.085 kr€ 0.0077 |
| 08:00 | 72.33 kr€ 6.59 | 0.072 kr€ 0.0066 |
| 09:00 | 100.92 kr€ 9.19 | 0.101 kr€ 0.0092 |
| 10:00 | 82.18 kr€ 7.49 | 0.082 kr€ 0.0075 |
| 11:00 | 101.90 kr€ 9.29 | 0.102 kr€ 0.0093 |
| 12:00 | 155.95 kr€ 14.21 | 0.156 kr€ 0.0142 |
| 13:00 | 106.27 kr€ 9.68 | 0.106 kr€ 0.0097 |
| 14:00 | 109.37 kr€ 9.97 | 0.109 kr€ 0.0100 |
| 15:00 | 169.98 kr€ 15.49 | 0.170 kr€ 0.0155 |
| 16:00 | 140.78 kr€ 12.83 | 0.141 kr€ 0.0128 |
| 17:00 | 70.05 kr€ 6.38 | 0.070 kr€ 0.0064 |
| 18:00 | 66.97 kr€ 6.10 | 0.067 kr€ 0.0061 |
| 19:00 | 100.92 kr€ 9.20 | 0.101 kr€ 0.0092 |
| 20:00 | 147.01 kr€ 13.40 | 0.147 kr€ 0.0134 |
| 21:00 ← peak | 192.64 kr€ 17.55 | 0.193 kr€ 0.0176 |
| 22:00 | 104.32 kr€ 9.51 | 0.104 kr€ 0.0095 |
| 23:00 | 51.69 kr€ 4.71 | 0.052 kr€ 0.0047 |
| 00:00 | 59.48 kr€ 5.42 | 0.059 kr€ 0.0054 |
| 01:00 ← cheapest | 49.63 kr€ 4.52 | 0.050 kr€ 0.0045 |
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — Alta
Tomorrow's prices have just been published — plan ahead.
| Hour (CEST) | NOK/MWh€/MWh | NOK/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 25.68 kr€ 2.34 | 0.026 kr€ 0.0023 |
| 03:00 | 25.27 kr€ 2.30 | 0.025 kr€ 0.0023 |
| 04:00 | 25.02 kr€ 2.28 | 0.025 kr€ 0.0023 |
| 05:00 ← cheapest | 24.97 kr€ 2.27 | 0.025 kr€ 0.0023 |
| 06:00 | 41.81 kr€ 3.81 | 0.042 kr€ 0.0038 |
| 07:00 | 49.11 kr€ 4.48 | 0.049 kr€ 0.0045 |
| 08:00 | 55.73 kr€ 5.08 | 0.056 kr€ 0.0051 |
| 09:00 | 69.58 kr€ 6.34 | 0.070 kr€ 0.0063 |
| 10:00 | 70.02 kr€ 6.38 | 0.070 kr€ 0.0064 |
| 11:00 | 65.49 kr€ 5.97 | 0.065 kr€ 0.0060 |
| 12:00 | 65.60 kr€ 5.98 | 0.066 kr€ 0.0060 |
| 13:00 | 66.97 kr€ 6.10 | 0.067 kr€ 0.0061 |
| 14:00 | 67.55 kr€ 6.15 | 0.068 kr€ 0.0062 |
| 15:00 | 72.71 kr€ 6.63 | 0.073 kr€ 0.0066 |
| 16:00 | 75.54 kr€ 6.88 | 0.076 kr€ 0.0069 |
| 17:00 | 181.14 kr€ 16.51 | 0.181 kr€ 0.0165 |
| 18:00 | 193.08 kr€ 17.59 | 0.193 kr€ 0.0176 |
| 19:00 ← peak | 241.31 kr€ 21.99 | 0.241 kr€ 0.0220 |
| 20:00 | 193.93 kr€ 17.67 | 0.194 kr€ 0.0177 |
| 21:00 | 145.36 kr€ 13.25 | 0.145 kr€ 0.0132 |
| 22:00 | 116.44 kr€ 10.61 | 0.116 kr€ 0.0106 |
| 23:00 | 65.71 kr€ 5.99 | 0.066 kr€ 0.0060 |
What things cost today — Alta
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 | 0.30 kr€ 0.03 | 0.59 kr€ 0.05 | 1.16 kr€ 0.11 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.37 kr€ 0.03 | 0.74 kr€ 0.07 | 1.44 kr€ 0.13 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.01 kr€ 0.00 | 0.01 kr€ 0.00 | 0.02 kr€ 0.00 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 2.23 kr€ 0.20 | 4.45 kr€ 0.41 | 8.67 kr€ 0.79 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 kr€ 0.00 | 0.00 kr€ 0.00 | 0.00 kr€ 0.00 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.04 kr€ 0.00 | 0.08 kr€ 0.01 | 0.15 kr€ 0.01 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.07 kr€ 0.01 | 0.14 kr€ 0.01 | 0.27 kr€ 0.02 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.02 kr€ 0.00 | 0.03 kr€ 0.00 | 0.06 kr€ 0.01 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.02 kr€ 0.00 | 0.03 kr€ 0.00 | 0.06 kr€ 0.01 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.03 kr€ 0.00 | 0.06 kr€ 0.01 | 0.12 kr€ 0.01 |
Last 31 days — Alta
12-month price history — Alta
| Month | Average | NOK/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 0.060 kr€ 0.0055 /kWh | 60.00 kr€ 5.47 |
| 2026-07 | 0.169 kr€ 0.0154 /kWh | 169.33 kr€ 15.43 |
| 2026-06 | 0.283 kr€ 0.0257 /kWh | 282.59 kr€ 25.75 |
| 2026-05 | 0.395 kr€ 0.0360 /kWh | 395.13 kr€ 36.00 |
| 2026-04 | 0.146 kr€ 0.0133 /kWh | 145.51 kr€ 13.26 |
| 2026-03 | 0.186 kr€ 0.0169 /kWh | 185.99 kr€ 16.95 |
| 2026-02 | 0.947 kr€ 0.0863 /kWh | 947.07 kr€ 86.29 |
| 2026-01 | 0.783 kr€ 0.0714 /kWh | 783.39 kr€ 71.38 |
| 2025-12 | 0.295 kr€ 0.0269 /kWh | 294.73 kr€ 26.86 |
| 2025-11 | 0.339 kr€ 0.0309 /kWh | 339.48 kr€ 30.93 |
| 2025-10 | 0.049 kr€ 0.0045 /kWh | 49.00 kr€ 4.46 |
| 2025-09 | 0.047 kr€ 0.0043 /kWh | 46.68 kr€ 4.25 |
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 Alta
- Cheapest hour today: 01:00 CEST at € 0.0045 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 21:00 CEST hits € 0.0176 /kWh in Alta — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Alta: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.01; at peak it's € 0.02 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Alta: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.22.
- Typical monthly bill in Alta: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 4 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0084 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Alta
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 Alta is 01:00 CEST at € 0.0045 /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 Alta the most expensive hour is 3.9× 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 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: 2026-08-15 (CEST).