⚡️ Electricity prices 🇳🇴 Årdal NO5 ⚡️
Live wholesale day-ahead prices for Årdal, served from the NO5 bidding zone.
Årdal buys its electricity from the European day-ahead market via the NO5 zone. Over the last 30 days the average price was € 0.1079 /kWh. Today, the most expensive hour costs 1.5× the cheapest — meaning smart timing genuinely saves money.
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Today's average
1.171 kr€ 0.1067 /kWh
▼ 3% vs yesterday
Cheapest hour (11:00)
0.825 kr€ 0.0752 /kWh
Most expensive (19:00)
1.255 kr€ 0.1144 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Årdal
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 1.171 kr€ 0.1067 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 1.202 kr€ 0.1095 /kWh | ▲ 3% |
| Last 7 days | 1.022 kr€ 0.0931 /kWh | ▼ 13% |
| Last 30 days | 1.184 kr€ 0.1079 /kWh | ▲ 1% |
| Current month | 1.099 kr€ 0.1002 /kWh | ▼ 6% |
| Previous month | 1.099 kr€ 0.1001 /kWh | ▼ 6% |
| Same month last year | 0.340 kr€ 0.0310 /kWh | ▼ 71% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 487.71 kr / month (5,852.56 kr / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Årdal
| Hour (CEST) | NOK/MWh€/MWh | NOK/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 1,228.87 kr€ 111.97 | 1.229 kr€ 0.1120 |
| 03:00 | 1,227.61 kr€ 111.85 | 1.228 kr€ 0.1119 |
| 04:00 | 1,230.05 kr€ 112.08 | 1.230 kr€ 0.1121 |
| 05:00 | 1,228.82 kr€ 111.97 | 1.229 kr€ 0.1120 |
| 06:00 | 1,229.78 kr€ 112.05 | 1.230 kr€ 0.1121 |
| 07:00 | 1,235.02 kr€ 112.53 | 1.235 kr€ 0.1125 |
| 08:00 | 1,245.96 kr€ 113.53 | 1.246 kr€ 0.1135 |
| 09:00 | 1,236.06 kr€ 112.63 | 1.236 kr€ 0.1126 |
| 10:00 | 1,209.31 kr€ 110.19 | 1.209 kr€ 0.1102 |
| 11:00 ← cheapest | 825.27 kr€ 75.20 | 0.825 kr€ 0.0752 |
| 12:00 | 851.06 kr€ 77.55 | 0.851 kr€ 0.0775 |
| 13:00 | 945.28 kr€ 86.13 | 0.945 kr€ 0.0861 |
| 14:00 | 983.09 kr€ 89.58 | 0.983 kr€ 0.0896 |
| 15:00 | 1,028.77 kr€ 93.74 | 1.029 kr€ 0.0937 |
| 16:00 | 1,216.33 kr€ 110.83 | 1.216 kr€ 0.1108 |
| 17:00 | 1,239.43 kr€ 112.93 | 1.239 kr€ 0.1129 |
| 18:00 | 1,251.10 kr€ 114.00 | 1.251 kr€ 0.1140 |
| 19:00 ← peak | 1,255.21 kr€ 114.37 | 1.255 kr€ 0.1144 |
| 20:00 | 1,252.74 kr€ 114.15 | 1.253 kr€ 0.1141 |
| 21:00 | 1,249.09 kr€ 113.81 | 1.249 kr€ 0.1138 |
| 22:00 | 1,235.51 kr€ 112.58 | 1.236 kr€ 0.1126 |
| 23:00 | 1,222.29 kr€ 111.37 | 1.222 kr€ 0.1114 |
What things cost today — Årdal
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 | 4.95 kr€ 0.45 | 7.02 kr€ 0.64 | 7.53 kr€ 0.69 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 6.19 kr€ 0.56 | 8.78 kr€ 0.80 | 9.41 kr€ 0.86 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.10 kr€ 0.01 | 0.14 kr€ 0.01 | 0.15 kr€ 0.01 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 37.14 kr€ 3.38 | 52.67 kr€ 4.80 | 56.48 kr€ 5.15 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.02 kr€ 0.00 | 0.02 kr€ 0.00 | 0.03 kr€ 0.00 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.66 kr€ 0.06 | 0.94 kr€ 0.09 | 1.00 kr€ 0.09 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 1.16 kr€ 0.11 | 1.64 kr€ 0.15 | 1.76 kr€ 0.16 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.27 kr€ 0.02 | 0.39 kr€ 0.04 | 0.41 kr€ 0.04 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.27 kr€ 0.02 | 0.39 kr€ 0.04 | 0.41 kr€ 0.04 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.50 kr€ 0.05 | 0.70 kr€ 0.06 | 0.75 kr€ 0.07 |
Last 31 days — Årdal
12-month price history — Årdal
| Month | Average | NOK/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 1.099 kr€ 0.1002 /kWh | 1,099.29 kr€ 100.16 |
| 2026-07 | 1.099 kr€ 0.1001 /kWh | 1,098.59 kr€ 100.10 |
| 2026-06 | 0.686 kr€ 0.0625 /kWh | 686.00 kr€ 62.51 |
| 2026-05 | 1.115 kr€ 0.1016 /kWh | 1,115.25 kr€ 101.62 |
| 2026-04 | 1.220 kr€ 0.1111 /kWh | 1,219.51 kr€ 111.12 |
| 2026-03 | 1.183 kr€ 0.1077 /kWh | 1,182.54 kr€ 107.75 |
| 2026-02 | 1.199 kr€ 0.1093 /kWh | 1,199.27 kr€ 109.27 |
| 2026-01 | 1.180 kr€ 0.1076 /kWh | 1,180.46 kr€ 107.56 |
| 2025-12 | 0.728 kr€ 0.0663 /kWh | 727.77 kr€ 66.31 |
| 2025-11 | 0.828 kr€ 0.0754 /kWh | 827.84 kr€ 75.43 |
| 2025-10 | 0.527 kr€ 0.0480 /kWh | 527.01 kr€ 48.02 |
| 2025-09 | 0.518 kr€ 0.0472 /kWh | 517.81 kr€ 47.18 |
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 Årdal
- Cheapest hour today: 11:00 CEST at € 0.0752 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 19:00 CEST hits € 0.1144 /kWh in Årdal — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Årdal: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.11; at peak it's € 0.16 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Årdal: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 3.76.
- Typical monthly bill in Årdal: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 44 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1079 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Årdal
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 Årdal is 11:00 CEST at € 0.0752 /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 Årdal the most expensive hour is 1.5× 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: 2026-08-13 (CEST).