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The best time to use electricity in Spain

Electricity does not cost the same at all times of day.

In Spain, the cheapest electricity is often available during daylight hours, especially when solar production is high.

Understanding when to use electricity can reduce your bill without reducing comfort.

Why daytime electricity is cheaper

During sunny hours:

  • Solar generation is high
  • Supply exceeds demand
  • Prices fall

Tariffs like Octopus Sun Club are built around this principle.

Typical solar window hours

While exact times vary, the solar window usually falls between late morning and late afternoon.

This is when shifting usage brings the most benefit.

Appliances that are easy to shift

Many everyday appliances can be run during the day, such as:

These changes are simple and do not require lifestyle disruption.

Savings often come from timing, not restriction. See practical appliance timing examples for daytime solar hours.

When do you use energy?

Upload your electricity bill and we will tell you when you use energy and how to optimise it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moet ik mijn hele routine veranderen?

Nee. Kleine veranderingen zoals het instellen van de vaatwastimer of de was doen rond het middaguur maken een groot verschil zonder uw leven te verstoren.

Wat als ik overdag niet thuis ben?

U kunt timers gebruiken op apparaten zoals wasmachines en vaatwassers om ze te laten draaien terwijl u weg bent.

Geldt dit ook in de winter?

Ja. Ook in de winter wordt overdag zonne-energie geproduceerd. Het zonnevenster is korter, maar het middaguur is meestal nog steeds de goedkoopste tijd.