LIGHT PRICE TODAY | New electricity price hike, today Monday, January 29: find out when the cheapest hours are
He average price of electricity For consumers, it will rise for the first time in a week this Monday, January 26, from the low price this Sunday, rising again to 77.97 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh). Maximum price 110.00 euro/MWh, was registered between 18:00 and 19:00.Bye minimum price 47.26 euro/MWh, was reached between 1:00 and 2:00 am, according to preliminary data from the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE). Other of the cheapest ranges will be available between 11:00 and 14:00 watches at lower prices 70.00 EUR/MWh.
Without applying the “Iberian exception”
Gas company compensation will be added to the average pool price.which must be paid by consumers who are beneficiaries of this measure, regulated tariff consumers (PVPC) or those who, despite being on the free market, have an indexed tariff, but which again amounts to 0 €/MWh. , a situation that has been repeated since February 27 last year.
The so-called “Iberian exception” was extended until December 31 following an agreement reached by Spain and Portugal with the European Commission. Thus, it was extended for seven months, until the end of 2023, while it was not excluded that it could be extended for a longer period if the mentioned framework was also increased.
Electricity cost per hour
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From 00:00 to 01:00: 49.97 EUR/MWh.
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From 01.00 to 02.00: 47.26 EUR/MWh.
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From 02:00 to 03:00: 48.12 EUR/MWh.
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From 03:00 to 04:00: 47.97 EUR/MWh.
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From 04:00 to 05:00: 51.58 EUR/MWh.
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From 05:00 to 06:00: 60.06 EUR/MWh.
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From 06:00 to 07:00: 80.66 EUR/MWh.
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From 07.00 to 08.00: 88.70 EUR/MWh.
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From 08:00 to 09:00: 99.26 EUR/MWh.
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From 09.00 to 10.00: 88.39 EUR/MWh.
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From 10.00 to 11.00: 78.90 EUR/MWh.
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From 11:00 to 12:00: 71.27 EUR/MWh.
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From 12:00 to 13:00: 70.24 EUR/MWh.
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From 13:00 to 14:00: 73.81 EUR/MWh.
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From 14:00 to 15:00: 78.03 EUR/MWh.
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From 15:00 to 16:00: 78.78 EUR/MWh.
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From 16:00 to 17:00: 82.87 EUR/MWh.
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From 17:00 to 18:00: 89.86 EUR/MWh.
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From 18:00 to 19:00: 110.00 EUR/MWh.
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From 19:00 to 20:00: 107.52 EUR/MWh.
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From 20:00 to 21:00: 108.50 EUR/MWh.
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From 21:00 to 22:00: 92.18 EUR/MWh.
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From 22.00 to 23.00: 87.00 EUR/MWh.
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From 23.00 to 24.00: 80.29 EUR/MWh.
Off-peak and peak hours
With the aim of save on energy bills Experts note that it is advisable to adapt consumption to the cheapest hours, so-called “off-peak hours.” The cheapest bands are in sections lasting from 2 to 5 hours and from 10 to 15 hours, when the price does not exceed 30 euros per megawatt hour (MWh).
It is also convenient to try to reduce the cost of electricity, which is used efficiently, turn off the lights if there is no one in the roomput full washing machines, use “eco” modes of household appliances, remove chargers for mobile phones from sockets… On the contrary, Peak hours are from 18:00 to 21:00. when the price does not fall below 104 EUR/MWh.