Grid Price shows electricity prices in an intuitive clock format — giving you a complete picture of current and upcoming prices at a glance. Here's how to read it and get the most out of our service.
The Clock Display
The main clock shows the current price and the next 10 hours. Each sector represents one time period (hour or 15 minutes, depending on your selected mode).
Want to see the full 24 hours? Click the "Graphs" button to view the complete price chart for today and, when available, tomorrow's prices as well.
🕐 Reading the Sectors
Each clock sector tells you two things:
- Fill level — How full the sector is indicates relative price. Fuller = more expensive.
- Color — The color shows the absolute price range (see scale below).
Tap or click any sector to see the exact price for that time period.
Understanding the Color Scale
Colors range from green (cheap) to black (extremely expensive):
The exact thresholds may vary slightly, but the principle is consistent: greener = cheaper, darker = more expensive.
Switching Between Views
⏱️ Time Resolution
Use the toggle buttons to switch between:
- 15 min — Shows all 96 daily intervals. Best for precise planning and catching short price windows.
- Hour — Shows hourly averages (24 per day). Simpler overview for general planning.
Graphs and Tables
📊 Graphs View
Click the "Graphs" button to see:
- Today's complete price curve
- Tomorrow's prices (available after 14:00 CET)
- Visual comparison between days
Hover or tap on any point to see the exact price for that time.
📋 Table View
Click the "Table" button to see:
- All prices in a sortable list format
- Easy to find the cheapest/most expensive hours
- Good for planning specific activities
Selecting Your Region
Grid Price covers multiple countries with different price zones:
Select your region from the menu. The interface will:
- Show prices for your local price zone
- Apply the correct VAT rate
- Convert to local currency if applicable
- Switch the interface language (use 🇬🇧 button to keep English)
The Price Scale Bar
Below the clock, you'll see a gradient bar with a triangle pointer:
- The pointer position shows where the current price sits on the day's range
- The number above shows the exact current price
- This helps you quickly judge: "Is now a good time, or should I wait?"
When Do Prices Update?
- Real-time current price The clock always shows the current price, updating at each interval boundary (every 15 minutes or hour).
- Tomorrow's prices appear after 14:00 CET Nord Pool publishes next-day prices around 13:00-14:00 CET. We display them as soon as they're available.
- Automatic refresh The page updates automatically — no need to manually reload.
Installing as an App
Grid Price works as a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can install it on your phone or computer for quick access:
- iOS: Tap the Share button → "Add to Home Screen"
- Android: Tap the menu → "Install app" or "Add to Home Screen"
- Desktop: Look for the install icon in your browser's address bar
Once installed, it opens like a native app and works offline (showing last-loaded data).
Quick Start: Your First Look
- Check the clock colors Green sectors = good time to use electricity. Red/purple = wait if you can.
- Look at the current price pointer Is it toward the left (cheap) or right (expensive) of the scale?
- Plan ahead with graphs After 14:00, check tomorrow's prices to schedule overnight activities.
- Make it a habit A quick glance before running the dishwasher or charging your car can save real money over time.