⚡️ Electricity prices 🇷🇴 Baia Mare RO ⚡️
Live wholesale day-ahead prices for Baia Mare, served from the RO bidding zone.
Households in Baia Mare see wholesale prices set by Nord Pool / EPEX for the RO bidding zone. The 30-day rolling average sits at € 0.1261 /kWh — your retail bill adds taxes and grid fees on top.
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Today's average
0.681 lei€ 0.1300 /kWh
▲ 9% vs yesterday
Cheapest hour (15:00)
0.069 lei€ 0.0133 /kWh
Most expensive (22:00)
1.052 lei€ 0.2008 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Baia Mare
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.681 lei€ 0.1300 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.625 lei€ 0.1192 /kWh | ▼ 8% |
| Last 7 days | 0.642 lei€ 0.1225 /kWh | ▼ 6% |
| Last 30 days | 0.661 lei€ 0.1261 /kWh | ▼ 3% |
| Current month | 0.613 lei€ 0.1171 /kWh | ▼ 10% |
| Previous month | 0.614 lei€ 0.1171 /kWh | ▼ 10% |
| Same month last year | 0.546 lei€ 0.1043 /kWh | ▼ 20% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 283.81 lei / month (3,405.74 lei / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Baia Mare
| Hour (EEST) | RON/MWh€/MWh | RON/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | 803.03 lei€ 153.23 | 0.803 lei€ 0.1532 |
| 04:00 | 760.08 lei€ 145.04 | 0.760 lei€ 0.1450 |
| 05:00 | 731.29 lei€ 139.54 | 0.731 lei€ 0.1395 |
| 06:00 | 845.81 lei€ 161.40 | 0.846 lei€ 0.1614 |
| 07:00 | 905.42 lei€ 172.77 | 0.905 lei€ 0.1728 |
| 08:00 | 877.67 lei€ 167.48 | 0.878 lei€ 0.1675 |
| 09:00 | 751.54 lei€ 143.41 | 0.752 lei€ 0.1434 |
| 10:00 | 600.05 lei€ 114.50 | 0.600 lei€ 0.1145 |
| 11:00 | 511.76 lei€ 97.65 | 0.512 lei€ 0.0977 |
| 12:00 | 378.76 lei€ 72.28 | 0.379 lei€ 0.0723 |
| 13:00 | 206.10 lei€ 39.33 | 0.206 lei€ 0.0393 |
| 14:00 | 91.49 lei€ 17.46 | 0.091 lei€ 0.0175 |
| 15:00 ← cheapest | 69.46 lei€ 13.25 | 0.069 lei€ 0.0133 |
| 16:00 | 246.71 lei€ 47.08 | 0.247 lei€ 0.0471 |
| 17:00 | 461.66 lei€ 88.09 | 0.462 lei€ 0.0881 |
| 18:00 | 622.05 lei€ 118.70 | 0.622 lei€ 0.1187 |
| 19:00 | 824.62 lei€ 157.35 | 0.825 lei€ 0.1574 |
| 20:00 | 946.35 lei€ 180.58 | 0.946 lei€ 0.1806 |
| 21:00 | 1,035.46 lei€ 197.58 | 1.035 lei€ 0.1976 |
| 22:00 ← peak | 1,052.08 lei€ 200.76 | 1.052 lei€ 0.2008 |
| 23:00 | 1,014.72 lei€ 193.63 | 1.015 lei€ 0.1936 |
| 00:00 | 943.91 lei€ 180.11 | 0.944 lei€ 0.1801 |
What things cost today — Baia Mare
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 | 0.42 lei€ 0.08 | 4.09 lei€ 0.78 | 6.31 lei€ 1.20 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.52 lei€ 0.10 | 5.11 lei€ 0.97 | 7.89 lei€ 1.51 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.01 lei€ 0.00 | 0.08 lei€ 0.02 | 0.13 lei€ 0.02 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 3.13 lei€ 0.60 | 30.65 lei€ 5.85 | 47.34 lei€ 9.03 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 lei€ 0.00 | 0.01 lei€ 0.00 | 0.02 lei€ 0.00 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.06 lei€ 0.01 | 0.54 lei€ 0.10 | 0.84 lei€ 0.16 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.10 lei€ 0.02 | 0.95 lei€ 0.18 | 1.47 lei€ 0.28 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.02 lei€ 0.00 | 0.22 lei€ 0.04 | 0.35 lei€ 0.07 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.02 lei€ 0.00 | 0.22 lei€ 0.04 | 0.35 lei€ 0.07 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.04 lei€ 0.01 | 0.41 lei€ 0.08 | 0.63 lei€ 0.12 |
Last 31 days — Baia Mare
12-month price history — Baia Mare
| Month | Average | RON/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 0.613 lei€ 0.1171 /kWh | 613.43 lei€ 117.05 |
| 2026-06 | 0.614 lei€ 0.1171 /kWh | 613.72 lei€ 117.11 |
| 2026-05 | 0.574 lei€ 0.1096 /kWh | 574.17 lei€ 109.56 |
| 2026-04 | 0.503 lei€ 0.0961 /kWh | 503.41 lei€ 96.06 |
| 2026-03 | 0.552 lei€ 0.1052 /kWh | 551.50 lei€ 105.24 |
| 2026-02 | 0.523 lei€ 0.0997 /kWh | 522.59 lei€ 99.72 |
| 2026-01 | 0.784 lei€ 0.1496 /kWh | 784.13 lei€ 149.63 |
| 2025-12 | 0.618 lei€ 0.1178 /kWh | 617.59 lei€ 117.85 |
| 2025-11 | 0.635 lei€ 0.1212 /kWh | 635.05 lei€ 121.18 |
| 2025-10 | 0.642 lei€ 0.1226 /kWh | 642.49 lei€ 122.60 |
| 2025-09 | 0.515 lei€ 0.0982 /kWh | 514.72 lei€ 98.22 |
| 2025-08 | 0.416 lei€ 0.0794 /kWh | 416.34 lei€ 79.45 |
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 Baia Mare
- Cheapest hour today: 15:00 EEST at € 0.0133 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 22:00 EEST hits € 0.2008 /kWh in Baia Mare — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Baia Mare: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.02; at peak it's € 0.28 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Baia Mare: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.66.
- Typical monthly bill in Baia Mare: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 54 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1261 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Baia Mare
How is the electricity price determined?
Day-ahead prices are set each morning around 14:00 EEST 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 Baia Mare is 15:00 EEST at € 0.0133 /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 Baia Mare the most expensive hour is 15.1× 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 14:00 EEST 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 (EEST).