⚡️ Electricity prices 🇳🇴 Skien NO2 ⚡️
Live wholesale day-ahead prices for Skien, served from the NO2 bidding zone.
Hourly day-ahead electricity prices for Skien reflect supply and demand across the NO2 (South-West) zone. The cheapest window today opens around 15:00 at € 0.0685 /kWh.
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Today's average
1.371 kr€ 0.1242 /kWh
▼ 4% vs yesterday
Cheapest hour (15:00)
0.756 kr€ 0.0685 /kWh
Most expensive (07:00)
1.583 kr€ 0.1434 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Skien
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 1.371 kr€ 0.1242 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 1.431 kr€ 0.1297 /kWh | ▲ 4% |
| Last 7 days | 1.286 kr€ 0.1165 /kWh | ▼ 6% |
| Last 30 days | 1.136 kr€ 0.1029 /kWh | ▼ 17% |
| Current month | 1.127 kr€ 0.1021 /kWh | ▼ 18% |
| Previous month | 1.056 kr€ 0.0956 /kWh | ▼ 23% |
| Same month last year | 0.769 kr€ 0.0696 /kWh | ▼ 44% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 571.16 kr / month (6,853.96 kr / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Skien
| Hour (CEST) | NOK/MWh€/MWh | NOK/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 1,530.70 kr€ 138.66 | 1.531 kr€ 0.1387 |
| 03:00 | 1,508.56 kr€ 136.66 | 1.509 kr€ 0.1367 |
| 04:00 | 1,512.37 kr€ 137.00 | 1.512 kr€ 0.1370 |
| 05:00 | 1,519.24 kr€ 137.63 | 1.519 kr€ 0.1376 |
| 06:00 | 1,557.02 kr€ 141.05 | 1.557 kr€ 0.1410 |
| 07:00 ← peak | 1,583.16 kr€ 143.42 | 1.583 kr€ 0.1434 |
| 08:00 | 1,558.21 kr€ 141.16 | 1.558 kr€ 0.1412 |
| 09:00 | 1,458.89 kr€ 132.16 | 1.459 kr€ 0.1322 |
| 10:00 | 1,267.86 kr€ 114.85 | 1.268 kr€ 0.1149 |
| 11:00 | 1,185.75 kr€ 107.41 | 1.186 kr€ 0.1074 |
| 12:00 | 1,172.62 kr€ 106.23 | 1.173 kr€ 0.1062 |
| 13:00 | 909.86 kr€ 82.42 | 0.910 kr€ 0.0824 |
| 14:00 | 795.83 kr€ 72.09 | 0.796 kr€ 0.0721 |
| 15:00 ← cheapest | 756.36 kr€ 68.52 | 0.756 kr€ 0.0685 |
| 16:00 | 875.17 kr€ 79.28 | 0.875 kr€ 0.0793 |
| 17:00 | 1,279.09 kr€ 115.87 | 1.279 kr€ 0.1159 |
| 18:00 | 1,495.70 kr€ 135.49 | 1.496 kr€ 0.1355 |
| 19:00 | 1,560.03 kr€ 141.32 | 1.560 kr€ 0.1413 |
| 20:00 | 1,557.60 kr€ 141.10 | 1.558 kr€ 0.1411 |
| 21:00 | 1,558.49 kr€ 141.18 | 1.558 kr€ 0.1412 |
| 22:00 | 1,554.65 kr€ 140.83 | 1.555 kr€ 0.1408 |
| 23:00 | 1,549.10 kr€ 140.33 | 1.549 kr€ 0.1403 |
What things cost today — Skien
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 | 4.54 kr€ 0.41 | 8.22 kr€ 0.75 | 9.50 kr€ 0.86 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 5.67 kr€ 0.51 | 10.28 kr€ 0.93 | 11.87 kr€ 1.08 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.09 kr€ 0.01 | 0.16 kr€ 0.01 | 0.19 kr€ 0.02 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 34.04 kr€ 3.08 | 61.69 kr€ 5.59 | 71.24 kr€ 6.45 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.02 kr€ 0.00 | 0.03 kr€ 0.00 | 0.03 kr€ 0.00 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.61 kr€ 0.05 | 1.10 kr€ 0.10 | 1.27 kr€ 0.11 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 1.06 kr€ 0.10 | 1.92 kr€ 0.17 | 2.22 kr€ 0.20 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.25 kr€ 0.02 | 0.45 kr€ 0.04 | 0.52 kr€ 0.05 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.25 kr€ 0.02 | 0.45 kr€ 0.04 | 0.52 kr€ 0.05 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.45 kr€ 0.04 | 0.82 kr€ 0.07 | 0.95 kr€ 0.09 |
Last 31 days — Skien
12-month price history — Skien
| Month | Average | NOK/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 1.127 kr€ 0.1021 /kWh | 1,127.02 kr€ 102.09 |
| 2026-06 | 1.056 kr€ 0.0956 /kWh | 1,055.77 kr€ 95.64 |
| 2026-05 | 1.107 kr€ 0.1003 /kWh | 1,107.03 kr€ 100.28 |
| 2026-04 | 1.030 kr€ 0.0933 /kWh | 1,030.39 kr€ 93.34 |
| 2026-03 | 1.148 kr€ 0.1040 /kWh | 1,147.81 kr€ 103.98 |
| 2026-02 | 1.111 kr€ 0.1006 /kWh | 1,111.05 kr€ 100.65 |
| 2026-01 | 1.169 kr€ 0.1059 /kWh | 1,168.80 kr€ 105.88 |
| 2025-12 | 0.773 kr€ 0.0700 /kWh | 772.78 kr€ 70.00 |
| 2025-11 | 0.885 kr€ 0.0802 /kWh | 885.12 kr€ 80.18 |
| 2025-10 | 0.659 kr€ 0.0597 /kWh | 658.99 kr€ 59.70 |
| 2025-09 | 0.662 kr€ 0.0600 /kWh | 662.12 kr€ 59.98 |
| 2025-08 | 0.785 kr€ 0.0711 /kWh | 785.10 kr€ 71.12 |
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 Skien
- Cheapest hour today: 15:00 CEST at € 0.0685 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 07:00 CEST hits € 0.1434 /kWh in Skien — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Skien: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.10; at peak it's € 0.20 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Skien: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 3.43.
- Typical monthly bill in Skien: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 52 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1029 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Skien
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 Skien is 15:00 CEST at € 0.0685 /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 Skien the most expensive hour is 2.1× 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: 2026-07-24 (CEST).