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NAS Storage

A 2-bay NAS server draws approx. 15 to 30 Watts running 24/7 (approx. €45 to €90 per year).

NAS Storage — Live Electricity Cost Calculator

Live Calculation

Enter the wattage of your device and the daily hours of usage:

Quick Presets / Typical Power:
28 Watts (0.028 kW)
Watts
24 hrs/day
hrs/day
Benchmark: 35 ct/kWh
ct/kWh

Tip: Check your latest electricity bill for your exact price per kWh.

Advanced Options (Days/Week & Base Fee)
€/Monat
Calculated Results 28 W • 24h/day
Cost per Month 7,15 € 20,4 kWh
Cost per Year 85,85 € 245 kWh
Per Hour 0,01 € 0.028 kWh
Per Day 0,24 € 0,67 kWh
Per Week 1,65 € 4,7 kWh
Formula: kWh = Watts × Hours ÷ 1,000  •  Cost = kWh × Rate ÷ 100

📊 Overview & Benchmarks

Typical Annual Cost 85,75 €/year
Annual Consumption 245 kWh/year
Typical Power 28 W
Typical Daily Usage 24 h / Tag

Duty Cycle & Power Details

Hard drive spin-down reduces idle power draw to under 8 W.

💡 Effective Energy Saving Tips

  • Enable hard drive sleep mode.
  • Set automated scheduled shutdown at night.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does running a NAS 24/7 cost per year?
At 20 Watts continuous draw, a NAS uses 175 kWh per year (approx. €61 / year).

Transparency & Sources

Die Berechnungsgrundlagen, Verbrauchswerte und Strompreis-Referenzen auf dieser Seite basieren auf validierten Daten offizieller Stellen:

  • Umweltbundesamt (UBA) Energieeffizienz & Stromverbrauch Umweltbundesamt
    Open Source
Detailed Formulas & Methodology: View Methodology Page →