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The price of electricity drops tomorrow, Tuesday: the cheapest time to put on the washing machine

Date: October 10, 2024 Time: 16:06:57

The price of electricity drops this Tuesday, September 11, so consumers will have a good opportunity to turn on the appliances that consume the most, such as the washing machine, and save money on the electricity bill. The price of the regulated tariff linked to the wholesale market will drop this Tuesday, September 12, by 0.24% compared to this Monday, to 116.66 euros per megawatt hour (MWh), the second highest level since last August 24.

In these first twelve days of the month, the average of the electricity market stands at 101.38 euros/MWh, compared to the 158.73 euros/MWh that the ‘pool’ price registered in the same period of September 2022.

To this average price of the ‘pool’ would be added the compensation to the gas operators, which has to be paid by the consumers who are beneficiaries of the measure, the consumers of the regulated tariff (PVPC) or those who, despite being in the free market , have an indexed rate, but which is again at 0 euros/MWh, a situation that has been repeated since February 27.

By time slots, the maximum price, of 147.47 euros/MWh, will be recorded between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., while the minimum price will be between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., with 97.2 euros/MWh, according to provisional data from the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE) collected by Europa Press.

The most expensive and cheapest hours of electricity on Tuesday, September 11

From 00:00 to 01:00: 120.00 euros/MWhFrom 01:00 to 02:00: 117.89 euros/MWhFrom 02:00 to 03:00: 108.01 euros/MWhFrom 03:00 to 04:00 hours: 110.78 euros/MWhFrom 04:00 to 05:00 hours: 112.42 euros/MWhFrom 05:00 to 06:00 hours: 114.18 euros/MWhFrom 06:00 to 07:00 hours: 125.30 euros/MWhFrom 07:00 to 08:00: 129.16 euros/MWhFrom 08:00 to 09:00: 136.44 euros/MWhFrom 09:00 to 10:00: 127.42 euros/MWhDe 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: 117.78 euros/MWh From 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: 99.00 euros/MWh From 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.: 93.97 euros/MWh From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. :00 hours: 92.00 euros/MWh From 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: 90.00 euros/MWh From 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: 92.53 euros/MWh From 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: 100 18 euros/MWhFrom 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: 117.89 euros/MWhFrom 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: 120.00 euros/MWhFrom 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: 132.24 euros/MWhDe 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: 147.30 euros/MWh From 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.: 148.80 euros/MWh From 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.: 131.41 euros/MWh From 11:00 p.m. :00 hours: 121.80 euros/MWh

Factors influencing price escalation

The rise in prices in most European countries is attributed to various factors, including the rise in gas prices on international markets. This fuel is used in combined cycle plants and has a significant impact on determining market prices during most hours of the day. Furthermore, the increase in the value of carbon dioxide (CO2) emission rights also contributes to this situation.

Why does the price of electricity change in each time slot?

Electricity bill prices are flexible and linked to the wholesale electricity market. For this reason, the price of electricity in each hourly period is determined based on the demand for energy at that time, which gives rise to a constant variation in the cost of electricity throughout the day.

For example, during periods of high demand due to extreme cold temperatures for heating or extreme heat for air conditioners, prices tend to rise. In addition, it is important to consider that the expenses associated with adjustment services, charges, capacity payments, commercialization, regrets and the price for interruptibility, among others, can vary the price from one hour to another. With the entry into force in January 2024 of the new calculation methodology for the new regulated electricity tariff, it is expected to give more stability to the electricity market.

The Iberian exception

The so-called ‘Iberian exception’ has been extended until December 31, after the agreement reached by Spain and Portugal with the European Commission. Thus, it is extended by seven months, until the end of this year, and it is not excluded that it could be extended longer if said framework is also extended.

Specifically, the agreement not only represents an extension of the Iberian exception that was already applied, but also involves some adjustments to accommodate it, such as the price reference, which until now was increased by five euros per month, and will now be softer.

In the original agreement, the quoted reference price for gas had an average value of €48.8/MWh: it was €40/MWh for six months, rising by €5/MWh each month thereafter. Now, it will increase by 1.1 euros/MWh since last April, to conclude at 65 euros/MWh.

Currently, the mechanism has had no effect on the marginal matching processes in the wholesale markets since the end of February, due to the drop in the price of natural gas below the thresholds set for its application, but, if necessary, the extension will allow Maintain a reasonable price, not so dependent on the evolution of natural gas.

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Puck Henry
Puck Henry
Puck Henry is an editor for ePrimefeed covering all types of news.
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