Dynamic Electricity Tariff

A dynamic electricity tariff is an electricity tariff whose price is based on current developments on the electricity market. The prices can change several times a day and reflect supply and demand in the electricity system.

How dynamic electricity tariffs work

With dynamic tariffs, electricity prices are often formed on the basis of exchange prices. This creates different price phases over the course of the day – for example, low prices when electricity production is high or higher prices when demand rises.

Optimisation through energy storage

Companies can use these price differences in a targeted way. An energy storage system, for example, charges electricity during periods of low prices and provides it again later when electricity prices rise. An intelligent energy management system controls this process automatically and ensures that energy is used as cost-efficiently as possible.

Significance for businesses

For commercial and industrial companies, dynamic electricity tariffs offer the opportunity to reduce energy costs significantly. The combination with energy storage systems, photovoltaic systems or flexible consumers such as charging infrastructure is particularly effective.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a dynamic electricity tariff?

A dynamic electricity tariff is an electricity tariff in which the price is based regularly – often hourly – on the current prices of the electricity market.

How do dynamic electricity tariffs work?

With dynamic electricity tariffs, the electricity price continuously adapts to supply and demand on the electricity market. This results in different electricity prices within a single day.

How can companies benefit from dynamic electricity tariffs?

Companies can shift their electricity consumption to periods of low prices or store energy in order to use it later when prices are higher.

What role does an energy storage system play with dynamic tariffs?

An energy storage system can take up electricity when prices are low and use it later when electricity prices rise. This makes it possible to reduce electricity costs.

Why is an energy management system important for dynamic tariffs?

An energy management system analyses electricity prices and automatically controls the deployment of storage systems, installations or charging infrastructure in order to make optimal use of favourable electricity prices.