⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Biel/Bienne CH ⚡️
Live wholesale day-ahead prices for Biel/Bienne, served from the CH bidding zone.
Hourly day-ahead electricity prices for Biel/Bienne reflect supply and demand across the Switzerland zone. The cheapest window today opens around 12:00 at € 0.1350 /kWh.
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Today's average
0.180 CHF€ 0.1903 /kWh
▲ 3% vs yesterday
Cheapest hour (12:00)
0.128 CHF€ 0.1350 /kWh
Most expensive (19:00)
0.242 CHF€ 0.2562 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Biel/Bienne
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.180 CHF€ 0.1903 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.174 CHF€ 0.1841 /kWh | ▼ 3% |
| Last 7 days | 0.160 CHF€ 0.1688 /kWh | ▼ 11% |
| Last 30 days | 0.153 CHF€ 0.1613 /kWh | ▼ 15% |
| Current month | 0.161 CHF€ 0.1697 /kWh | ▼ 11% |
| Previous month | 0.132 CHF€ 0.1396 /kWh | ▼ 27% |
| Same month last year | 0.091 CHF€ 0.0965 /kWh | ▼ 49% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 75.01 CHF / month (900.13 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Biel/Bienne
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh€/MWh | CHF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 177.27 CHF€ 187.35 | 0.177 CHF€ 0.1874 |
| 03:00 | 174.82 CHF€ 184.76 | 0.175 CHF€ 0.1848 |
| 04:00 | 166.11 CHF€ 175.55 | 0.166 CHF€ 0.1756 |
| 05:00 | 184.04 CHF€ 194.50 | 0.184 CHF€ 0.1945 |
| 06:00 | 191.60 CHF€ 202.49 | 0.192 CHF€ 0.2025 |
| 07:00 | 197.76 CHF€ 209.00 | 0.198 CHF€ 0.2090 |
| 08:00 | 198.70 CHF€ 210.00 | 0.199 CHF€ 0.2100 |
| 09:00 | 166.47 CHF€ 175.94 | 0.166 CHF€ 0.1759 |
| 10:00 | 152.22 CHF€ 160.87 | 0.152 CHF€ 0.1609 |
| 11:00 | 136.74 CHF€ 144.52 | 0.137 CHF€ 0.1445 |
| 12:00 ← cheapest | 127.71 CHF€ 134.97 | 0.128 CHF€ 0.1350 |
| 13:00 | 131.64 CHF€ 139.12 | 0.132 CHF€ 0.1391 |
| 14:00 | 147.52 CHF€ 155.91 | 0.148 CHF€ 0.1559 |
| 15:00 | 163.70 CHF€ 173.01 | 0.164 CHF€ 0.1730 |
| 16:00 | 182.14 CHF€ 192.50 | 0.182 CHF€ 0.1925 |
| 17:00 | 194.07 CHF€ 205.10 | 0.194 CHF€ 0.2051 |
| 18:00 | 204.38 CHF€ 216.00 | 0.204 CHF€ 0.2160 |
| 19:00 ← peak | 242.38 CHF€ 256.16 | 0.242 CHF€ 0.2562 |
| 20:00 | 239.98 CHF€ 253.62 | 0.240 CHF€ 0.2536 |
| 21:00 | 204.98 CHF€ 216.64 | 0.205 CHF€ 0.2166 |
| 22:00 | 195.73 CHF€ 206.86 | 0.196 CHF€ 0.2069 |
| 23:00 | 183.88 CHF€ 194.33 | 0.184 CHF€ 0.1943 |
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 | 0.77 CHF€ 0.81 | 1.08 CHF€ 1.14 | 1.45 CHF€ 1.54 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.96 CHF€ 1.01 | 1.35 CHF€ 1.43 | 1.82 CHF€ 1.92 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.03 CHF€ 0.03 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 5.75 CHF€ 6.07 | 8.10 CHF€ 8.56 | 10.91 CHF€ 11.53 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.01 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.10 CHF€ 0.11 | 0.14 CHF€ 0.15 | 0.19 CHF€ 0.20 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.18 CHF€ 0.19 | 0.25 CHF€ 0.27 | 0.34 CHF€ 0.36 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.06 | 0.08 CHF€ 0.08 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.06 | 0.08 CHF€ 0.08 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.08 CHF€ 0.08 | 0.11 CHF€ 0.11 | 0.15 CHF€ 0.15 |
Last 31 days — Biel/Bienne
12-month price history — Biel/Bienne
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 0.161 CHF€ 0.1697 /kWh | 160.55 CHF€ 169.67 |
| 2026-08 | 0.132 CHF€ 0.1396 /kWh | 132.12 CHF€ 139.63 |
| 2026-07 | 0.110 CHF€ 0.1166 /kWh | 110.35 CHF€ 116.63 |
| 2026-06 | 0.095 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | 95.42 CHF€ 100.85 |
| 2026-05 | 0.094 CHF€ 0.0991 /kWh | 93.81 CHF€ 99.14 |
| 2026-04 | 0.081 CHF€ 0.0853 /kWh | 80.68 CHF€ 85.26 |
| 2026-03 | 0.126 CHF€ 0.1333 /kWh | 126.15 CHF€ 133.32 |
| 2026-02 | 0.108 CHF€ 0.1141 /kWh | 107.93 CHF€ 114.07 |
| 2026-01 | 0.126 CHF€ 0.1334 /kWh | 126.18 CHF€ 133.36 |
| 2025-12 | 0.108 CHF€ 0.1142 /kWh | 108.03 CHF€ 114.17 |
| 2025-11 | 0.111 CHF€ 0.1168 /kWh | 110.53 CHF€ 116.81 |
| 2025-10 | 0.101 CHF€ 0.1063 /kWh | 100.55 CHF€ 106.27 |
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: 12:00 CEST at € 0.1350 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 19:00 CEST hits € 0.2562 /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 € 0.19; at peak it's € 0.36 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Biel/Bienne: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 6.75.
- Typical monthly bill in Biel/Bienne: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 79 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1613 /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 12:00 CEST at € 0.1350 /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 Biel/Bienne the most expensive hour is 1.9× 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: 2026-09-24 (CEST).