Cost of electricity per kilowatt-hour for industrial and commercial energy storage

How much does electricity cost per kilowatt-hour?

Tutorials and first steps Do you have any questions about our business solutions? Industry electricity prices ranged from 0.01 U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour in the Middle Eastern countries to 0.5 U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour in Europe.

How are electricity prices calculated?

The prices are calculated using 1,000,000 kWh annual consumption and are expressed in USD using the current exchange rates. The map shows the price of electricity for industrial use per kWh. The data on the map are for 133 countries and were collected in 2025 Q1. The latest data and historical series are available for download.

Where do energy prices come from?

Most of the data comes from the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 2025 Energy Prices report. We’ve also checked official figures published by government agencies and energy regulators to fill in any gaps. The prices reflect the full cost businesses pay for electricity, including taxes and fees, but don’t count VAT.

What is electricity charge based on consumption?

It consists of two components: Basic electricity charge and electricity charge based on consumption. The variable charge depends on the user’s actual electricity consumption. Cost per unit is based on four voltage levels –10kV, 35kV, 110kV, and 220kV, as well as the timing of the electricity usage.