🇵🇱 Electricity spot price in Poland today – October 12, 2024

Electricity spot prices in Poland today, hour by hour. Including prices for the last 30 days.

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Electricity price today in Poland

Right now the price of electricity in Poland is   1.000 €/kWh +33,1 %

Highest electricity price today is 0.107 €/kWh at 00-01 Lowest electricity price today is 0.107 €/kWh at 00-01 On average the electricity price today is ~0.107 €/kWh
Detailed tabled Last 30 days

A shower costs today
6.00 € in Poland

Lowest price today: 0.64 € Highest price today: 0.64 €

10 min, 160 l of water = ~6 kWh

A bath costs today
7.50 € in Poland

Lowest price today: 0.80 € Highest price today: 0.80 €

200 liters of water = ~7,5 kWh

An oven at full blast all day costs today
2.56 € in Poland

 

1000W x 24 hours = 24 kWh

Boil 1 liter of water costs today
0.12 € in Poland

Lowest price today: 0.01 € Highest price today: 0.01 €

Hot plate for 4 min = ~0,12 kWh

Bake a pizza costs today
1.10 € in Poland

Lowest price today: 0.12 € Highest price today: 0.12 €

Oven for 30 min = ~1,1 kWh

Charge an electric car costs today
45.00 € in Poland

Lowest price today: 4.79 € Highest price today: 4.79 €

Nissan Leaf 10-80% = ~45 kWh

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Electricity market in Poland

Primary energy sources in Poland

Poland's energy sector is largely dependent on coal, which remains the country's primary source of energy. Despite global trends shifting towards renewable sources, coal still plays a significant role in Poland's energy production. This reliance is due to the country's abundant coal reserves, which have historically shaped its energy policies and infrastructure.

Energy sources in Poland

However, recent years have seen a gradual shift with increased investments in renewable energy sources. Wind power, particularly onshore wind farms, and solar energy are gaining momentum, contributing to a more diverse energy mix.

Renewable energy developments

The Polish government has implemented various initiatives to promote renewable energy. These efforts are partly driven by the European Union's renewable energy directives and Poland's commitment to reduce carbon emissions. Wind and solar power are at the forefront of these developments, with the country making significant strides in increasing the capacity of these renewable sources.

Despite these efforts, the transition to renewables is a complex process, facing challenges such as modernizing the grid infrastructure and managing the phase-out of coal-dependent regions and industries.

EU electricity market integration

Poland is an active participant in the European Union's electricity market. This integration facilitates cross-border electricity trade and enhances energy security. Poland is connected to neighboring countries through a network of interconnectors, which allows for the import and export of electricity, balancing supply and demand across regions.

Being part of the EU market also means Poland adheres to European regulations and standards, which aim to create a more competitive and sustainable energy market. These regulations include mechanisms for market coupling, capacity allocation, and congestion management.

Challenges and future outlook

One of the main challenges facing Poland's electricity market is balancing the need for energy security with environmental sustainability. The country's dependence on coal has significant environmental impacts, and transitioning to a greener energy mix is a complex and costly endeavor.

Looking to the future, Poland is expected to continue diversifying its energy sources, with a growing emphasis on renewables. This shift is vital for meeting environmental targets and ensuring a sustainable energy future. The integration with the EU electricity market will also play a crucial role in this transition, offering opportunities for collaboration and innovation.


Energy saving tips

Take a shorter shower or install an energy-saving shower

With the energy-saving shower, you can save up to 50% energy compared to standard shower heads. Or you can shower half the time. With the electricity price today in Poland you can save 3.00 € for each shower.

Charge the electric car when electricity is cheapest

The price of electricity can fluctuate a lot during the day and charging an electric car consumes a lot of electricity. With the cost of electricity today in Poland it is 0.00 € cheaper to charge at the hours with the lowest price.

Questions and answers about electricity

What uses the most electricity at home?

Heating certainly uses the most electricity, closely followed by hot water and charging electric cars. Electrical appliances such as TVs, mobile phones and computers use very little electricity in relation to heating.

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All prices are current open market spot prices in the day-ahead segment without local vat, tax or other additions.

Timezone is Central European Time (CET) with Daylight Saving Time (DST). Current time: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:23

Data source is ENTSO-E