⚡️ Electricity prices 🇳🇴 Alta NO4 ⚡️
Electricity price in Alta is 0.113 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 06:00 at € 0.0099 /kWh.
Today's average
0.147 kr /kWh
▼ 19% vs yesterday
Right now (20:00)
0.113 kr /kWh
Cheapest hour (06:00)
0.107 kr /kWh
Most expensive (00:00)
0.198 kr /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — cheapest hour at 05:00 CEST (0.197 kr /kWh), most expensive at 21:00 CEST (0.493 kr /kWh).
Price comparison — Alta
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.147 kr /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.182 kr /kWh | ▲ 23% |
| Last 7 days | 0.181 kr /kWh | ▲ 23% |
| Last 30 days | 0.224 kr /kWh | ▲ 52% |
| Current month | 0.219 kr /kWh | ▲ 49% |
| Previous month | 0.390 kr /kWh | ▲ 165% |
| Same month last year | 0.040 kr /kWh | ▼ 73% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 61.43 kr / month (737.18 kr / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Alta
| Hour (CEST) | NOK/MWh | NOK/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 109.45 kr | 0.109 kr |
| 03:00 | 165.87 kr | 0.166 kr |
| 04:00 | 153.48 kr | 0.153 kr |
| 05:00 | 164.02 kr | 0.164 kr |
| 06:00 ← cheapest | 107.12 kr | 0.107 kr |
| 07:00 | 109.48 kr | 0.109 kr |
| 08:00 | 148.62 kr | 0.149 kr |
| 09:00 | 162.67 kr | 0.163 kr |
| 10:00 | 169.72 kr | 0.170 kr |
| 11:00 | 158.41 kr | 0.158 kr |
| 12:00 | 140.92 kr | 0.141 kr |
| 13:00 | 120.51 kr | 0.121 kr |
| 14:00 | 140.87 kr | 0.141 kr |
| 15:00 | 115.41 kr | 0.115 kr |
| 16:00 | 155.94 kr | 0.156 kr |
| 17:00 | 176.44 kr | 0.176 kr |
| 18:00 | 172.97 kr | 0.173 kr |
| 19:00 | 140.92 kr | 0.141 kr |
| 20:00 | 113.19 kr | 0.113 kr |
| 21:00 | 140.90 kr | 0.141 kr |
| 22:00 | 148.79 kr | 0.149 kr |
| 23:00 | 129.27 kr | 0.129 kr |
| 00:00 ← peak | 197.97 kr | 0.198 kr |
| 01:00 | 197.72 kr | 0.198 kr |
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — Alta
Tomorrow's prices have just been published — plan ahead.
| Hour (CEST) | NOK/MWh | NOK/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 198.45 kr | 0.198 kr |
| 03:00 | 198.18 kr | 0.198 kr |
| 04:00 | 199.54 kr | 0.200 kr |
| 05:00 ← cheapest | 197.26 kr | 0.197 kr |
| 06:00 | 268.43 kr | 0.268 kr |
| 07:00 | 213.15 kr | 0.213 kr |
| 08:00 | 310.75 kr | 0.311 kr |
| 09:00 | 339.05 kr | 0.339 kr |
| 10:00 | 330.30 kr | 0.330 kr |
| 11:00 | 295.62 kr | 0.296 kr |
| 12:00 | 295.70 kr | 0.296 kr |
| 13:00 | 314.08 kr | 0.314 kr |
| 14:00 | 295.73 kr | 0.296 kr |
| 15:00 | 295.65 kr | 0.296 kr |
| 16:00 | 242.21 kr | 0.242 kr |
| 17:00 | 295.65 kr | 0.296 kr |
| 18:00 | 295.73 kr | 0.296 kr |
| 19:00 | 295.73 kr | 0.296 kr |
| 20:00 | 414.78 kr | 0.415 kr |
| 21:00 ← peak | 492.72 kr | 0.493 kr |
| 22:00 | 420.39 kr | 0.420 kr |
| 23:00 | 370.88 kr | 0.371 kr |
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 | 0.64 kr | 0.88 kr | 1.19 kr |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.80 kr | 1.11 kr | 1.48 kr |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.01 kr | 0.02 kr | 0.02 kr |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 4.82 kr | 6.63 kr | 8.91 kr |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 kr | 0.00 kr | 0.00 kr |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.09 kr | 0.12 kr | 0.16 kr |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.15 kr | 0.21 kr | 0.28 kr |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.04 kr | 0.05 kr | 0.07 kr |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.04 kr | 0.05 kr | 0.07 kr |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.06 kr | 0.09 kr | 0.12 kr |
Last 31 days — Alta
12-month price history — Alta
| Month | Average | NOK/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 0.224 kr /kWh | 223.95 kr |
| 2026-05 | 0.390 kr /kWh | 390.43 kr |
| 2026-04 | 0.144 kr /kWh | 143.78 kr |
| 2026-03 | 0.184 kr /kWh | 183.78 kr |
| 2026-02 | 0.936 kr /kWh | 935.81 kr |
| 2026-01 | 0.774 kr /kWh | 774.07 kr |
| 2025-12 | 0.291 kr /kWh | 291.23 kr |
| 2025-11 | 0.335 kr /kWh | 335.44 kr |
| 2025-10 | 0.048 kr /kWh | 48.42 kr |
| 2025-09 | 0.046 kr /kWh | 46.12 kr |
| 2025-08 | 0.023 kr /kWh | 23.26 kr |
| 2025-07 | 0.028 kr /kWh | 27.73 kr |
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: 06:00 CEST at € 0.0099 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 00:00 CEST hits € 0.0183 /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 € 0.03 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Alta: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.50.
- Typical monthly bill in Alta: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 6 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0207 /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 06:00 CEST at € 0.0099 /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 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 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: 2026-06-14 (CEST).