Latest Releases

We're thrilled to introduce a significantly simplified experience for accessing global electricity data. To empower your non-commercial Scope 2 carbon accounting efforts, you can now get 5 datasets absolutely free. For all other needs, simply purchase and download datasets directly, removing any friction from your data acquisition journey. With this in place everyone can seamlessly access the high-quality, flow-traced data critical for accelerating global decarbonization.

We've released significant improvements to our forecasting models, providing enhanced accuracy for key grid signals across all lead times. This update delivers substantial nMAE improvements, including 8-12% for load, 6-8% for solar, and 5-6% for price forecasts at longer lead times (48-72 hours). Additionally, we've seen notable gains in production mix, with approximately 15% for Nuclear, 20% for Geothermal, and 5-9% for both Gas and Coal.

New endpoints for day-ahead modeled prices are now available in the API, providing enhanced data for trading exploration.

curl "https://api.electricitymaps.com/v3/price-day-ahead/modeled?zone=DE&start=2025-12-07T13:00Z&end=2025-12-08T13:00Z" \ -H "auth-token: my-api-token"

The Map now provides historical aggregations for exchange, production capacity, and exchange capacity, ensuring data parity across all views. This enhancement offers a more complete historical overview, now including current month and year data.

We're excited to introduce Test Mode, making it easier than ever to explore our API. Obtain an instant API key and delve into realistic, simulated electricity data directly within the Developer Playground to understand our data structure and API functionality. A full 14-day free trial is coming soon, offering access to actual production data.

The energy market's increasing complexity demands unparalleled data granularity. We're excited to introduce 15-minute price forecasts in the Electricity Maps API and Map, delivering unique forecast values for each sub-hourly interval. This pivotal enhancement enables you to align precisely with critical market changes, such as the upcoming MTU 15-minute market, ensuring you have the most accurate and actionable data. Leverage this data to optimize procurement, refine trading strategies, and drive superior data-driven decisions in the evolving electricity landscape.