Visualize Ontario's electricity grid in real-time. Track hourly power generation, demand, imports, and exports by fuel type and individual plants. Understand the grid's carbon emissions and intensity with contextual comparisons.
Reviews of Gridwatch (Ontario Edition) are mostly positive: the Education app is rated 5.0/5 from 12 App Store ratings. What users like most: great resource for Ontario energy, insightful information on generation. Top complaints: data not updated for years, some smaller farms not reported. Summarized from real user reviews.
2.3.0
November 25, 2018
- Updated for newer phones and tablets - Refreshed icons and colours - Maintenance and bug fixes Please email us at support@gridwatch.ca with any issues, feedback or suggestions.
More3 issues
App hasn't been updated in years
Some generating sites missing info
13 requests
Widget for quick access
Search historical data by date
This app provides real-time insights into Ontario's electricity grid. It allows users to track hourly power generation by fuel type and individual plants, monitor provincial demand, and view import/export data. It also calculates and displays the grid's total carbon emissions and intensity, offering contextual comparisons.
Key features include hourly tracking of power generation and demand, detailed breakdowns by fuel type and specific power plants, and the calculation of total emissions and carbon intensity. Users can also explore an interactive map of power plants and view trends for power and emissions.
Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.
For each power plant, the app provides its hourly capability and actual output. Additionally, users can find details such as the plant's location, owner/operator, and a specific knowledge nugget about the facility.
This app is intended for anyone in Ontario who wants to understand where their electricity comes from, how clean the grid is at any given time, and the specifics of power generation within the province. It's useful for environmentally conscious individuals and those interested in energy infrastructure.
