AEMO (Australian Energy Market Operator) as a JSON API
AEMO operates the National Electricity Market. ausdata.io exposes live NEM spot prices and 5-minute dispatch data for NSW1, VIC1, QLD1, SA1, and TAS1 as JSON. Skip the AEMO CSV archive and pull dispatch prices directly into trading models, dashboards, or load-shifting logic.
AEMO datasets
Frequently asked questions
- How do I query AEMO (Australian Energy Market Operator) data via API?
- ausdata.io exposes 2 AEMO datasets as JSON REST APIs at https://api.ausdata.io. Send a GET request with an Authorization: Bearer <your-key> header. Free tier: 500 calls per month.
- What AEMO datasets are available?
- ausdata.io covers 2 AEMO endpoints, including NEM Spot Prices, NEM 5-Minute Dispatch. Each endpoint returns JSON with a consistent envelope and CC-BY source attribution.
- Is the AEMO data official?
- Yes. Every response includes a meta.source block with the AEMO source URL and a CC-BY attribution string. ausdata.io is an unofficial wrapper, not affiliated with Australian Energy Market Operator.
- How often is the AEMO data refreshed?
- Refresh cadence depends on the dataset: anywhere from every 5 minutes (real-time feeds) to annually. Each endpoint documents its update frequency, and every response carries a meta.retrieved_at timestamp.