Peak Discharge
1.79 GW
Max positive today
Peak Charge
2.28 GW
Max absorption today
Daily Average
-144 MW
Net avg output
Data Points
219
5-min intervals
Source
Elexon
No API key required
Storage Output — Today
Positive = discharging to grid · Negative = charging from grid · 5-min resolution
DischargingCharging
Hourly Average · BESS
Avg MW per hour of day — typical daily charge/discharge rhythm
Data Sources
APIElexon Insights Solution
PrimaryPN + BOALF overrides, per unit
FallbackBOALF only → FUELINST
SourcePN + BOALF
AuthNone required — public
ScopeGB transmission-level BESS
RefreshEvery 5 minutes
Reading the Chart
▲ GreenDischarging — selling power to grid
▼ BlueCharging — absorbing grid power
PNOperator plans incl. merchant trading
BOALFSO instructions — override PN when active
PS fieldPumped hydro — negative when pumping
5–9pmEvening peak — typical max discharge
GB Grid Battery Storage Dashboard · Data: Elexon Insights API🟢 Live data · 219 points · Updated 18:14:00