Danish electricity knowledge
Electricity Prices in Denmark
Understand Danish electricity prices, spot prices, negative prices, peak hours, off-peak hours, and why prices change during the day.
Last updated 2026-07-25
Why does the electricity price change every hour?
Electricity prices change because demand, wind production, solar production, imports, exports, and power plant availability change through the day.
What is the spot price?
The spot price is the wholesale market price of electricity before supplier fees, DSO tariffs, TSO tariffs, electricity tax, and VAT are added.
Can electricity prices be negative?
Yes. Negative electricity prices can happen when supply is much higher than demand, often during very windy or sunny periods.
Why is electricity expensive in the evening?
Evening prices often rise because many people cook, heat homes, run appliances, and charge electric cars after work.