GB Grid Battery Storage
Transmission-Level BESS · Elexon Insights API
DISCHARGING
Updated 19:00:01
300s
Current Net Output · BESS
263 MW
Fleet injecting 263 MW into the national grid
OUT
IN
Peak Discharge
1.46 GW
Max positive today
Peak Charge
1.63 GW
Max absorption today
Daily Average
160 MW
Net avg output
Data Points
228
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 · 228 points · Updated 19:00:01