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National Grid ESO

Open data from Great Britain’s Electricity System Operator.

National Grid ESO API is a free Environment API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Environment
Visit documentation ↗data.nationalgrideso.com
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National Grid ESO API FAQ

Is the National Grid ESO API free?

Yes. The National Grid ESO API is listed in the Environment category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the National Grid ESO API require an API key?

No. The National Grid ESO API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the National Grid ESO API from the browser?

CORS support for the National Grid ESO API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the National Grid ESO API support HTTPS?

Yes. The National Grid ESO API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.