Elexon BMRS Insights
Environment & Climate No key
AuthenticationNo key
Rate limitNo published fixed limit; free API key optional but recommended for heavier use
Documentation: bmrs.elexon.co.uk ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
The official Balancing Mechanism Reporting Service API: real-time and historic generation by fuel type, demand, wholesale prices, wind and solar output, and interconnector flows for the GB power grid. Publicly accessible with no key; an optional free API key is recommended for heavier use.
Details
No key needed. You can call it right away.
Auth: No key
Rate limit: No published fixed limit; free API key optional but recommended for heavier use
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: energy analysts grid dashboards researchers
Setup
- No setup. Call the endpoints directly
- For heavy use, register for a free API key on the Elexon portal
Example
https://data.elexon.co.uk/bmrs/api/v1/generation/outturn/summaryUse cases
- Track wind and solar share of UK generation
- Monitor live wholesale electricity prices
- Analyze grid demand patterns