⚡️ Electricity prices 🇳🇴 Alta NO4 ⚡️
Electricity price in Alta is 0.008 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 10:00 at € 0.0001 /kWh.
Today's average
0.074 kr /kWh
▲ 218% vs yesterday
Right now (13:00)
0.008 kr /kWh
Cheapest hour (10:00)
0.001 kr /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
0.163 kr /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — cheapest hour at 15:00 CEST (0.030 kr /kWh), most expensive at 08:00 CEST (0.175 kr /kWh).
Price comparison — Alta
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.074 kr /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.023 kr /kWh | ▼ 69% |
| Last 7 days | 0.260 kr /kWh | ▲ 252% |
| Last 30 days | 0.395 kr /kWh | ▲ 435% |
| Current month | 0.431 kr /kWh | ▲ 483% |
| Previous month | 0.142 kr /kWh | ▲ 93% |
| Same month last year | 0.074 kr /kWh | ▲ 0% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 30.79 kr / month (369.50 kr / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Alta
| Hour (CEST) | NOK/MWh | NOK/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 63.49 kr | 0.063 kr |
| 03:00 | 64.83 kr | 0.065 kr |
| 04:00 | 65.10 kr | 0.065 kr |
| 05:00 | 85.41 kr | 0.085 kr |
| 06:00 | 108.18 kr | 0.108 kr |
| 07:00 | 113.44 kr | 0.113 kr |
| 08:00 | 79.85 kr | 0.080 kr |
| 09:00 | 25.27 kr | 0.025 kr |
| 10:00 ← cheapest | 0.97 kr | 0.001 kr |
| 11:00 | 5.18 kr | 0.005 kr |
| 12:00 | 8.07 kr | 0.008 kr |
| 13:00 | 8.10 kr | 0.008 kr |
| 14:00 | 46.35 kr | 0.046 kr |
| 15:00 | 33.88 kr | 0.034 kr |
| 16:00 | 39.70 kr | 0.040 kr |
| 17:00 | 62.53 kr | 0.063 kr |
| 18:00 | 97.99 kr | 0.098 kr |
| 19:00 | 155.58 kr | 0.156 kr |
| 20:00 ← peak | 162.74 kr | 0.163 kr |
| 21:00 | 157.59 kr | 0.158 kr |
| 22:00 | 148.34 kr | 0.148 kr |
| 23:00 | 105.74 kr | 0.106 kr |
| 00:00 | 107.21 kr | 0.107 kr |
| 01:00 | 103.14 kr | 0.103 kr |
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — Alta
Tomorrow's prices have just been published — plan ahead.
| Hour (CEST) | NOK/MWh | NOK/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 86.08 kr | 0.086 kr |
| 03:00 | 82.83 kr | 0.083 kr |
| 04:00 | 86.67 kr | 0.087 kr |
| 05:00 | 107.24 kr | 0.107 kr |
| 06:00 | 144.61 kr | 0.145 kr |
| 07:00 | 149.03 kr | 0.149 kr |
| 08:00 ← peak | 175.19 kr | 0.175 kr |
| 09:00 | 123.28 kr | 0.123 kr |
| 10:00 | 100.43 kr | 0.100 kr |
| 11:00 | 51.85 kr | 0.052 kr |
| 12:00 | 47.64 kr | 0.048 kr |
| 13:00 | 39.73 kr | 0.040 kr |
| 14:00 | 34.15 kr | 0.034 kr |
| 15:00 ← cheapest | 30.07 kr | 0.030 kr |
| 16:00 | 51.45 kr | 0.051 kr |
| 17:00 | 77.20 kr | 0.077 kr |
| 18:00 | 82.72 kr | 0.083 kr |
| 19:00 | 89.40 kr | 0.089 kr |
| 20:00 | 86.64 kr | 0.087 kr |
| 21:00 | 82.00 kr | 0.082 kr |
| 22:00 | 68.62 kr | 0.069 kr |
| 23:00 | 58.69 kr | 0.059 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 | 0.01 kr | 0.44 kr | 0.98 kr |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.01 kr | 0.55 kr | 1.22 kr |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.00 kr | 0.01 kr | 0.02 kr |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 0.04 kr | 3.33 kr | 7.32 kr |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 kr | 0.00 kr | 0.00 kr |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.00 kr | 0.06 kr | 0.13 kr |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.00 kr | 0.10 kr | 0.23 kr |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.00 kr | 0.02 kr | 0.05 kr |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.00 kr | 0.02 kr | 0.05 kr |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.00 kr | 0.04 kr | 0.10 kr |
Last 31 days — Alta
12-month price history — Alta
| Month | Average | NOK/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 0.418 kr /kWh | 417.88 kr |
| 2026-04 | 0.142 kr /kWh | 142.26 kr |
| 2026-03 | 0.182 kr /kWh | 181.83 kr |
| 2026-02 | 0.926 kr /kWh | 925.89 kr |
| 2026-01 | 0.766 kr /kWh | 765.87 kr |
| 2025-12 | 0.288 kr /kWh | 288.14 kr |
| 2025-11 | 0.332 kr /kWh | 331.88 kr |
| 2025-10 | 0.048 kr /kWh | 47.90 kr |
| 2025-09 | 0.046 kr /kWh | 45.63 kr |
| 2025-08 | 0.023 kr /kWh | 23.01 kr |
| 2025-07 | 0.027 kr /kWh | 27.44 kr |
| 2025-06 | 0.040 kr /kWh | 39.59 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: 10:00 CEST at € 0.0001 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.0152 /kWh in Alta — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Alta: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.00; 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 € 0.01.
- Typical monthly bill in Alta: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 3 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0368 /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 10:00 CEST at € 0.0001 /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 168.5× 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: 2026-05-25 (CEST).