⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Olten CH ⚡️
Live wholesale day-ahead prices for Olten, served from the CH bidding zone.
Olten buys its electricity from the European day-ahead market via the CH zone. Over the last 30 days the average price was € 0.0990 /kWh.
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Today's average
0.054 CHF€ 0.0589 /kWh
▼ 17% vs yesterday
Cheapest hour (13:00)
-0.011 CHF€ -0.0120 /kWh
Most expensive (21:00)
0.117 CHF€ 0.1265 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Olten
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.054 CHF€ 0.0589 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.066 CHF€ 0.0713 /kWh | ▲ 21% |
| Last 7 days | 0.096 CHF€ 0.1043 /kWh | ▲ 77% |
| Last 30 days | 0.091 CHF€ 0.0990 /kWh | ▲ 68% |
| Current month | 0.079 CHF€ 0.0855 /kWh | ▲ 45% |
| Previous month | 0.093 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | ▲ 71% |
| Same month last year | 0.084 CHF€ 0.0911 /kWh | ▲ 55% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 22.64 CHF / month (271.65 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Olten
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh€/MWh | CHF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 97.48 CHF€ 105.75 | 0.097 CHF€ 0.1058 |
| 03:00 | 92.90 CHF€ 100.78 | 0.093 CHF€ 0.1008 |
| 04:00 | 89.77 CHF€ 97.39 | 0.090 CHF€ 0.0974 |
| 05:00 | 87.90 CHF€ 95.36 | 0.088 CHF€ 0.0954 |
| 06:00 | 86.02 CHF€ 93.32 | 0.086 CHF€ 0.0933 |
| 07:00 | 60.67 CHF€ 65.82 | 0.061 CHF€ 0.0658 |
| 08:00 | 18.37 CHF€ 19.93 | 0.018 CHF€ 0.0199 |
| 09:00 | 0.46 CHF€ 0.50 | 0.000 CHF€ 0.0005 |
| 10:00 | -1.84 CHF€ -2.00 | -0.002 CHF€ -0.0020 |
| 11:00 | -3.27 CHF€ -3.55 | -0.003 CHF€ -0.0035 |
| 12:00 | -7.60 CHF€ -8.24 | -0.008 CHF€ -0.0082 |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | -11.06 CHF€ -12.00 | -0.011 CHF€ -0.0120 |
| 14:00 | -10.14 CHF€ -11.00 | -0.010 CHF€ -0.0110 |
| 15:00 | -7.85 CHF€ -8.52 | -0.008 CHF€ -0.0085 |
| 16:00 | -0.74 CHF€ -0.80 | -0.001 CHF€ -0.0008 |
| 17:00 | 7.83 CHF€ 8.49 | 0.008 CHF€ 0.0085 |
| 18:00 | 57.70 CHF€ 62.60 | 0.058 CHF€ 0.0626 |
| 19:00 | 91.40 CHF€ 99.15 | 0.091 CHF€ 0.0992 |
| 20:00 | 113.47 CHF€ 123.10 | 0.113 CHF€ 0.1231 |
| 21:00 ← peak | 116.60 CHF€ 126.49 | 0.117 CHF€ 0.1265 |
| 22:00 | 114.75 CHF€ 124.49 | 0.115 CHF€ 0.1245 |
| 23:00 | 105.05 CHF€ 113.96 | 0.105 CHF€ 0.1140 |
What things cost today — Olten
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 | -0.07 CHF€ -0.07 | 0.33 CHF€ 0.35 | 0.70 CHF€ 0.76 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | -0.08 CHF€ -0.09 | 0.41 CHF€ 0.44 | 0.87 CHF€ 0.95 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | -0.00 CHF€ -0.00 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.01 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.02 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | -0.50 CHF€ -0.54 | 2.44 CHF€ 2.65 | 5.25 CHF€ 5.69 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | -0.00 CHF€ -0.00 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | -0.01 CHF€ -0.01 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.05 | 0.09 CHF€ 0.10 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | -0.02 CHF€ -0.02 | 0.08 CHF€ 0.08 | 0.16 CHF€ 0.18 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | -0.00 CHF€ -0.00 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | -0.00 CHF€ -0.00 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | -0.01 CHF€ -0.01 | 0.03 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.07 CHF€ 0.08 |
Last 31 days — Olten
12-month price history — Olten
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 0.079 CHF€ 0.0855 /kWh | 78.80 CHF€ 85.49 |
| 2026-06 | 0.093 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | 92.96 CHF€ 100.85 |
| 2026-05 | 0.091 CHF€ 0.0991 /kWh | 91.39 CHF€ 99.14 |
| 2026-04 | 0.079 CHF€ 0.0853 /kWh | 78.60 CHF€ 85.26 |
| 2026-03 | 0.123 CHF€ 0.1333 /kWh | 122.90 CHF€ 133.32 |
| 2026-02 | 0.105 CHF€ 0.1141 /kWh | 105.15 CHF€ 114.07 |
| 2026-01 | 0.123 CHF€ 0.1334 /kWh | 122.93 CHF€ 133.36 |
| 2025-12 | 0.105 CHF€ 0.1142 /kWh | 105.24 CHF€ 114.17 |
| 2025-11 | 0.108 CHF€ 0.1168 /kWh | 107.68 CHF€ 116.81 |
| 2025-10 | 0.098 CHF€ 0.1063 /kWh | 97.96 CHF€ 106.27 |
| 2025-09 | 0.089 CHF€ 0.0965 /kWh | 88.91 CHF€ 96.45 |
| 2025-08 | 0.073 CHF€ 0.0789 /kWh | 72.76 CHF€ 78.93 |
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 Olten
- Cheapest hour today: 13:00 CEST at € -0.0120 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 21:00 CEST hits € 0.1265 /kWh in Olten — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Olten: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € -0.02; at peak it's € 0.18 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Olten: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € -0.60.
- Typical monthly bill in Olten: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 25 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0990 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Olten
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 Olten is 13:00 CEST at € -0.0120 /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: 2026-07-04 (CEST).