Peak Discharge
1.16 GW
Max positive today
Peak Charge
848 MW
Max absorption today
Daily Average
-42 MW
Net avg output
Data Points
251
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 — operator physical notifications
FallbackBOALF → FUELINST
SourceBOALF
AuthNone required — public
ScopeGB transmission-level BESS
RefreshEvery 5 minutes
Reading the Chart
▲ GreenDischarging — selling power to grid
▼ BlueCharging — absorbing grid power
BOALFBM dispatch acceptances, per unit
PS fieldPumped hydro — negative when pumping
5–9pmEvening peak — typical max discharge
GB Grid Battery Storage Dashboard · Data: Elexon Insights API🟢 Live data · 251 points · Updated 20:50:28