• DATA
  • ANALYSIS
  • REPORT
  • HUMAN

How to analyze grid renewable mix with your AI

Connect Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence to your AI client. Once connected, your agent can pull live data on energy sources for any grid zone.

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Short answer

How can I check the renewable energy mix for a specific grid?

Your AI client uses this MCP to pull live data on power production. You can see which energy sources are active and the exact percentage of renewables in a specific zone. This provides a clear breakdown of the grid's current makeup.

Where your data lands.

The outcomes of your analysis.

The AI processes the grid data into these specific results.

DATA

Live grid snapshots

The AI pulls the current energy mix for your requested zone. You get a list of active sources like wind, solar, or gas.

ANALYSIS

Renewable tracking

Your agent calculates the ratio of green energy to fossil fuels. This shows you the immediate carbon footprint of a specific area.

REPORT

Text summaries

The AI turns raw production numbers into readable text. You can use these summaries for logs or quick status updates.

HUMAN

Strategic decisions

The AI provides the numbers, but you decide how to act. You use the data to plan energy-intensive tasks or evaluate grid stability.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI moves from locating the right grid to pulling the specific production numbers.

  1. Locate the grid

    The AI finds the correct energy zone you are asking about to ensure the data is accurate.

    list_energy_zones

  2. Pull production data

    Once the zone is identified, the AI fetches the current breakdown of all active power sources.

    get_power_production_breakdown

  3. Calculate mix

    The AI looks at the production numbers to determine the percentage of renewable versus non-renewable energy.

    get_power_production_breakdown

  4. Summarize findings

    The agent presents the final percentages and source types in a plain format you can use immediately.

    get_power_production_breakdown

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your analysis.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed locations for the specific regions or zones you want to check.

Electricity Maps Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5s6xaWAjk6DevLIg1aSrgtFgo5vgeNy7Wwmxo5j7/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Electricity Maps capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "electricity-maps-carbon-intelligence-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5s6xaWAjk6DevLIg1aSrgtFgo5vgeNy7Wwmxo5j7/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • What is the current renewable energy percentage in the [California] grid?

  • Show me the power production breakdown for [Western Europe] right now.

  • Which energy sources are currently providing the most power in [Texas]?

  • List all available energy zones so I can pick one to analyze.

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Start here

Connect Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying grid data immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change the energy mix of a grid?

    No. The AI only reads live data from the grid; it cannot control or influence power production.

  • 02

    Does the AI provide historical energy data?

    No. The current tools only provide the real-time production breakdown for the requested zone.

  • 03

    Can I ask for the carbon intensity of a specific city?

    The AI works with energy zones. You should ask for the specific zone that covers your city to get accurate data.

  • 04

    Can the AI automatically send this data to my email?

    No. The AI can generate the summary for you, but you must handle the actual sending or saving of that data.

  • 05

    How often does the data refresh?

    The AI pulls the most recent data available through the connector at the moment you ask the question.

  • More questions about Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence Connector can do

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