The Danish Electricity Authority is now investigating the case of sky-high electricity prices on Tuesday afternoon in Eastern Denmark.
- We have noted the incident in question and are currently investigating it in more detail, writes Director of the Danish Electricity Authority Carsten Smidt in a comment to Ritzau.
The electricity price was unusually high for consumers in Eastern Denmark late on Tuesday afternoon, peaking at around 9.92 kroner per kilowatt-hour.
Energinet, which operates and maintains the electricity grid, has stated that this is due to a combination of a data error and calm weather with limited electricity production from wind turbines.
The error was that a transformer station, which plays a crucial role in sending electricity from Funen to Zealand, was mistakenly reported out of service.
Therefore, the electricity price was calculated as if there were was no access to cheap electricity from the electricity grid in Western Denmark.
Investigation launched
The industry organization Danish Business subsequently took aim at Energinet.
- It is deeply serious and something that must be investigated thoroughly, said Deputy Director of Danish Business Ulrich Bang.
He said on Tuesday evening that the Danish Utilities Authority should look into the matter and will also clarify whether there may be potential for claiming liability.
Kristian Rune Poulsen, chief consultant at Green Power Denmark, has estimated to the daily newspaper Politiken that the high prices have "at least" cost consumers five million kroner.
Energinet informs Ritzau that an investigation has been launched.
- We have already initiated a thorough investigation. It is not yet completely finished.
- When it is finished, we will of course be happy to share it with the authorities who may wish to do so, says Deputy Director and Head of System Operations at Energinet Klaus Winther in a written response.
The electricity price is also high in Eastern Denmark on Wednesday afternoon. The data error has been corrected, so the price is solely an expression of supply and demand, according to Energinet.
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