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Home Server
A low-power home server (e.g. mini PC) draws approx. 10 to 40 Watts (approx. €30 to €120 / year).
Home Server — Live Electricity Cost Calculator
Live CalculationEnter the wattage of your device and the daily hours of usage:
Quick Presets / Typical Power:
65 Watts (0.065 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 65 W • 24h/day
Cost per Month 16,61 € 47,4 kWh
Cost per Year 199,29 € 569 kWh
Per Hour 0,02 € 0.065 kWh
Per Day 0,55 € 1,56 kWh
Per Week 3,82 € 10,9 kWh
Formula:
kWh = Watts × Hours ÷ 1,000 •
Cost = kWh × Rate ÷ 100 📊 Overview & Benchmarks
Typical Annual Cost 199,50 €/year
Annual Consumption 570 kWh/year
Typical Power 65 W
Typical Daily Usage 24 h / Tag
⚡ Duty Cycle & Power Details
Modern x86/ARM processors feature ultra-low idle wattage states.
💡 Effective Energy Saving Tips
- ✓ Use efficient mini PCs instead of repurposed old desktop towers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much power does a home server consume?
A modern mini PC server draws only 10–15 W at idle (approx. €30–€45 per year).
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Transparency & Sources
Die Berechnungsgrundlagen, Verbrauchswerte und Strompreis-Referenzen auf dieser Seite basieren auf validierten Daten offizieller Stellen:
- Umweltbundesamt (UBA) Energieeffizienz & Stromverbrauch UmweltbundesamtOpen Source
- Bundesnetzagentur & Bundeskartellamt Monitoringbericht Bundesnetzagentur für Elektrizität, Gas, Telekommunikation, Post und EisenbahnenOpen Source
Detailed Formulas & Methodology: View Methodology Page →