PVPCApp - Precios Luz

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PVPCApp - Precios Luz is a practical and user-friendly app designed to help electricity consumers in Spain save money by providing real-time prices of electricity in the regulated market (PVPC). 

The app, originally developed in Spanish, offers detailed hourly price data, notifications, and tools to plan electricity usage efficiently.

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Real-Time Electricity Price Tracking

PVPCApp displays electricity prices for the current day, previous day, and next day with hourly breakdowns. The prices are presented using color codes and interactive graphs, making it simple to visualize fluctuations and plan consumption accordingly. 

Historical Price Evolution

The app provides insights into electricity price trends by showing minimum, average, and maximum prices over the last 30 days, as well as average prices for the past 12 months. This feature helps users understand long-term patterns and make informed decisions about their energy use.

Self-Consumption and Gas Cap Pricing

Users can view daily energy prices for self-consumption surpluses and track the gas cap compensation prices separately. This transparency is especially useful for those with free market contracts who need to add these costs to their electricity rates.

Customizable Alarms and Notifications

PVPCApp allows users to set alarms for specific time slots, notifying them when electricity prices reach desired levels. This feature helps consumers optimize appliance usage during cheaper hours, maximizing savings.

Widgets for Quick Access

Two widget sizes are available to add to the home screen, providing at-a-glance information about current electricity prices, daily minimums, maximums, and averages without opening the app.

Appliance Expense Calculator

The app includes a calculator where users can select appliances and specify operating times to estimate electricity costs based on hourly prices. This tool encourages smarter energy consumption by highlighting the cost impact of running devices at different times.

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Country: Spain

Original Language: Spanish

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PVPCApp is ideal for electricity consumers in Spain who want to reduce their energy bills by monitoring real-time electricity prices. 

It suits homeowners, renters, and businesses on the regulated PVPC tariff who are motivated to shift their electricity usage to cheaper hours.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Q: How often are electricity prices updated in PVPCApp?

A: Prices are updated daily by 8:30 p.m. for the following day, with real-time hourly data available for current and previous days.

Q: Can I set alerts for low electricity prices?

A: Yes, the app allows you to activate alarms for specific time slots to notify you when prices reach your preferred levels.

Q: Does PVPCApp support users with solar self-consumption?

A: Yes, it shows daily energy prices for self-consumption surpluses to help users manage their energy production and consumption.

Q: Is the app useful for free market electricity contracts?

A: Yes, it provides gas cap compensation prices separately, which free market users may need to add to their supplier’s rates.

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Contact us at the following sites if you encounter any issues:

Official Website: Here

Email: pvpcapp.app@gmail.com / themausoft@gmail.com (Developer)

Phone number: +34 691 88 38 97

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Version History

v1.41 ---- 13 Aug 2025

- Updated libraries.