Denmark electricity prices today
Denmark has two bidding zones. DK1 in the west is wind-heavy and coupled toward Germany. DK2 in the east, including Copenhagen, is coupled more toward Sweden.
West and east
DK1 covers Jutland and Funen. Large wind output is why Danish prices, especially in the west, sometimes go negative: generators pay to stay on for a short time. DK2 covers Zealand and Copenhagen and can diverge when the link across the Great Belt or the wind pattern differs.
Negative does not mean the household is paid the full bill. Tariffs and taxes can still leave a positive cost. The chart is only the auction.
What to do with a windy day
A spot contract can move EV charging, a heat pump and wet appliances into the cheap or negative hours. A fixed energy rate will not pay you for that.
Use DK1 or DK2, not a Danish average. They are different markets inside one country.
Questions
+What is the difference between DK1 and DK2?
DK1 is western Denmark, coupled toward the continent. DK2 is eastern Denmark, including Copenhagen, coupled more toward Sweden.
+Do negative electricity prices mean I am paid to use power?
Only the energy part of a spot contract can go negative. Grid tariffs and taxes often remain, so the bill for that hour can still be positive.
+Where do these Danish prices come from?
The Nord Pool day-ahead auction for DK1 or DK2, shown in euro.