Electricity Maps is a data collection and parsing framework that aggregates real-time electricity generation, consumption, and pricing information from power grids worldwide.
The project solves the problem of fragmented electricity data by building parsers that extract standardized information from diverse grid operators, utilities, and public data sources. Each parser connects to a specific region's data source—whether an API, web scraper, or file feed—and transforms raw grid data into a common format. This approach enables a unified platform that tracks electricity generation by source type, consumption patterns, and carbon intensity across different countries and regions.
The tool suits organizations and developers who need programmatic access to electricity grid data for climate analysis, sustainability reporting, or grid monitoring applications. It works best for projects requiring historical or real-time data from multiple regions, since the parser network covers numerous countries and territories. The framework is designed for contribution: developers can add new parsers for uncovered regions or improve existing ones by following the established parser patterns.
The project maintains active engagement with external contributors through structured parser development. The codebase receives regular updates to handle changes in data source formats and APIs. Parser implementations are tested against live data sources to ensure reliability. The project accepts contributions for new regional parsers and improvements to existing ones, with clear documentation for the parser development workflow.
