Danish data service Energi

API

Open energy data platform from Energinet for Danish society

Overview

The Danish Data Service Energi API offers RESTful endpoints to access open energy data from Energinet, Denmark’s energy system operator. It delivers JSON-formatted data on electricity production (wind/solar included), consumption patterns, grid balances, fuel prices, and market trends. Endpoints support filtering by date, region, energy type, plus pagination for large datasets. Use cases include building sustainability analytics tools, developing energy efficiency apps, researching renewable adoption, and creating transparency dashboards for businesses, researchers, and policymakers in Denmark.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.energidataservice.dk/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful interface
JSON response format
Open public data
Filterable datasets
Pagination support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Danish data service Energi free to use?

Yes, it provides free access to all open energy data for both non-commercial and commercial use, subject to its terms of service.

? Does it require an API Key?

Most public datasets are accessible without an API key; registration may be needed for advanced endpoints or high-volume retrieval.

? What is the response format?

Primarily JSON, with additional CSV support for bulk dataset downloads.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Environment

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free access to comprehensive Danish energy data
⊕ Covers renewables, consumption, and market trends
⊕ Easy integration with analytics tools
⊕ Supports commercial/non-commercial use

Cons

⊖ Limited to Danish energy system data
⊖ Rate limits for high-volume requests
⊖ No official uptime SLA
⊖ Partial Danish-only documentation