⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Biel/Bienne CH ⚡️
Electricity price in Biel/Bienne is -0.009 CHF /kWh right now.
Hourly day-ahead electricity prices for Biel/Bienne reflect supply and demand across the Switzerland zone. The cheapest window today opens around 13:00 at € -0.0450 /kWh.
Today's average
0.021 CHF /kWh
▲ 23% vs yesterday
Right now (16:00)
-0.009 CHF /kWh
Cheapest hour (13:00)
-0.041 CHF /kWh
Most expensive (22:00)
0.096 CHF /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — cheapest hour at 14:00 CEST (0.004 CHF /kWh), most expensive at 21:00 CEST (0.138 CHF /kWh).
Price comparison — Biel/Bienne
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.021 CHF /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.017 CHF /kWh | ▼ 19% |
| Last 7 days | 0.082 CHF /kWh | ▲ 295% |
| Last 30 days | 0.090 CHF /kWh | ▲ 335% |
| Current month | 0.083 CHF /kWh | ▲ 301% |
| Previous month | 0.091 CHF /kWh | ▲ 339% |
| Same month last year | 0.058 CHF /kWh | ▲ 180% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 8.64 CHF / month (103.66 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Biel/Bienne
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh | CHF/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 41.75 CHF | 0.042 CHF |
| 03:00 | 34.97 CHF | 0.035 CHF |
| 04:00 | 35.77 CHF | 0.036 CHF |
| 05:00 | 23.86 CHF | 0.024 CHF |
| 06:00 | 13.69 CHF | 0.014 CHF |
| 07:00 | 2.75 CHF | 0.003 CHF |
| 08:00 | -1.67 CHF | -0.002 CHF |
| 09:00 | -7.34 CHF | -0.007 CHF |
| 10:00 | -14.68 CHF | -0.015 CHF |
| 11:00 | -21.94 CHF | -0.022 CHF |
| 12:00 | -32.11 CHF | -0.032 CHF |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | -41.29 CHF | -0.041 CHF |
| 14:00 | -38.35 CHF | -0.038 CHF |
| 15:00 | -27.53 CHF | -0.028 CHF |
| 16:00 | -9.28 CHF | -0.009 CHF |
| 17:00 | 3.14 CHF | 0.003 CHF |
| 18:00 | 2.74 CHF | 0.003 CHF |
| 19:00 | 45.88 CHF | 0.046 CHF |
| 20:00 | 81.66 CHF | 0.082 CHF |
| 21:00 | 94.58 CHF | 0.095 CHF |
| 22:00 ← peak | 96.37 CHF | 0.096 CHF |
| 23:00 | 89.31 CHF | 0.089 CHF |
| 00:00 | 83.14 CHF | 0.083 CHF |
| 01:00 | 77.69 CHF | 0.078 CHF |
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — Biel/Bienne
Tomorrow's prices have just been published — plan ahead.
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh | CHF/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 71.18 CHF | 0.071 CHF |
| 03:00 | 68.18 CHF | 0.068 CHF |
| 04:00 | 71.05 CHF | 0.071 CHF |
| 05:00 | 79.41 CHF | 0.079 CHF |
| 06:00 | 86.95 CHF | 0.087 CHF |
| 07:00 | 87.17 CHF | 0.087 CHF |
| 08:00 | 74.32 CHF | 0.074 CHF |
| 09:00 | 45.37 CHF | 0.045 CHF |
| 10:00 | 13.44 CHF | 0.013 CHF |
| 11:00 | 14.71 CHF | 0.015 CHF |
| 12:00 | 6.37 CHF | 0.006 CHF |
| 13:00 | 4.95 CHF | 0.005 CHF |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | 3.93 CHF | 0.004 CHF |
| 15:00 | 4.76 CHF | 0.005 CHF |
| 16:00 | 14.17 CHF | 0.014 CHF |
| 17:00 | 46.79 CHF | 0.047 CHF |
| 18:00 | 81.94 CHF | 0.082 CHF |
| 19:00 | 118.81 CHF | 0.119 CHF |
| 20:00 | 134.35 CHF | 0.134 CHF |
| 21:00 ← peak | 137.92 CHF | 0.138 CHF |
| 22:00 | 135.79 CHF | 0.136 CHF |
| 23:00 | 120.80 CHF | 0.121 CHF |
What things cost today — Biel/Bienne
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 | -0.25 CHF | 0.12 CHF | 0.58 CHF |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | -0.31 CHF | 0.16 CHF | 0.72 CHF |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | -0.00 CHF | 0.00 CHF | 0.01 CHF |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | -1.86 CHF | 0.93 CHF | 4.34 CHF |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | -0.00 CHF | 0.00 CHF | 0.00 CHF |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | -0.03 CHF | 0.02 CHF | 0.08 CHF |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | -0.06 CHF | 0.03 CHF | 0.13 CHF |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | -0.01 CHF | 0.01 CHF | 0.03 CHF |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | -0.01 CHF | 0.01 CHF | 0.03 CHF |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | -0.02 CHF | 0.01 CHF | 0.06 CHF |
Last 31 days — Biel/Bienne
12-month price history — Biel/Bienne
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 0.082 CHF /kWh | 82.03 CHF |
| 2026-05 | 0.091 CHF /kWh | 90.96 CHF |
| 2026-04 | 0.078 CHF /kWh | 78.23 CHF |
| 2026-03 | 0.122 CHF /kWh | 122.32 CHF |
| 2026-02 | 0.105 CHF /kWh | 104.66 CHF |
| 2026-01 | 0.122 CHF /kWh | 122.35 CHF |
| 2025-12 | 0.105 CHF /kWh | 104.75 CHF |
| 2025-11 | 0.107 CHF /kWh | 107.18 CHF |
| 2025-10 | 0.098 CHF /kWh | 97.50 CHF |
| 2025-09 | 0.088 CHF /kWh | 88.49 CHF |
| 2025-08 | 0.072 CHF /kWh | 72.42 CHF |
| 2025-07 | 0.084 CHF /kWh | 83.61 CHF |
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 Biel/Bienne
- Cheapest hour today: 13:00 CEST at € -0.0450 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 22:00 CEST hits € 0.1050 /kWh in Biel/Bienne — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Biel/Bienne: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € -0.06; at peak it's € 0.15 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Biel/Bienne: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € -2.25.
- Typical monthly bill in Biel/Bienne: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 9 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0983 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Biel/Bienne
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 Biel/Bienne is 13:00 CEST at € -0.0450 /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 — running large appliances during the cheapest window every day adds up over a year.
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).