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GREEN HERO ENERGY MAGAZINE

Understanding the Energy.
See the possibilities.

What are you paying for? When is it worth moving the electricity? Here we sort out the questions behind your home, step by step.

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Electricity contract. Technique. Your everyday life.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO UNDERSTAND?

My electricity bill 01 ↗My electricity contract 02 ↗My own energy 03 ↗

KNOWLEDGE FOR YOUR HOME

One question at a time.

11 guides. Clear examples.
Sources you can follow yourself.

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01
The electricity market3 min

This is how the electricity market works - from power plants to your home

Follow the path of electricity, understand why the price moves and separate the price on the electricity exchange from the cost on your bill.

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02
Grid3 min

The role of the utility company - the lines, the metering and the network charge

You can choose an electricity retailer, but the network follows your home. Here you see who does what and how to read your tariff.

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03
The electrical system3 min

What does Svenska kraftnät do? Balance in an entire electrical system

Follow the connection between power grid, frequency and reserves - and see where your own flexibility can fit in.

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04
Electricity3 min

Why do electricity trading companies exist – and what do they do for you?

Understand the purchase, price risk and fees. Then use the same basis when you compare two electricity contracts.

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05
Ancillary services3 min

FCR-D and Batteries - Understanding Readiness, Bids and Replacement

Separate installed power from assumed reserve capacity and follow how a market price becomes something other than your paid amount.

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06
Electricity3 min

Quarter-hour, variable or fixed pricing – which electricity contract suits your home?

Start from how you use electricity and how much price risk you want to take. Here you get a basis for comparing the models on the same terms.

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07
Grid3 min

Power charge, kW and kWh - how to avoid mixing them up

The same amount of electricity can be used in different ways. Understand the difference between energy and power before planning charging and heating.

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08
Your electricity bill3 min

Understand your electricity bill - what are you really paying for?

Read the invoice line by line. Separate electricity trade, electricity network and taxes and find the right basis when the cost changes.

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09
Solar cells & batterier3 min

Solar cells and self-use - when does your solar power do the most good?

See the difference between producing, using and selling solar energy. Calculate the timing and the value before choosing a facility.

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10
Solar cells & batterier3 min

Need a home battery? Start with the need, not the size

Distinguish storage, power and reserve power. Here you get the questions that make a battery quote easier to assess.

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11
Ladda & styra3 min

Smart charge the electric car at home - price, power and departure time together

Cheap charging is about more than the cheapest quarter. Start from when the car must be ready and how the charging interacts with the house.

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Knowledge that can be used.

Our examples will help you understand the connections. They are not personal forecasts or promises of a certain saving. In each guide you will find sources and next steps for your home.