MMM-Nordpool

This is a module for the MagicMirror².

Shows chart of hourly electricity prices on Nordpool market for current day.

Relies on unofficial Nordpool client. Before using this module get familiar with Nordpool Terms and conditions for use of website.

Using the module

Run these commands from MagicMirror directory (usually ~/MagicMirror), to clone the repo and install dependencies

cd modules
git clone https://github.com/DanielsSt/MMM-Nordpool.git
cd MMM-Nordpool
npm install

To use this module, add the following configuration block to the modules array in the config/config.js file:

var config = {
    modules: [
        {
            module: 'MMM-Nordpool',
            header: 'Nordpool',
            config: {
                // See below for configurable options
            }
        }
    ]
}

Configuration options

Option	Description
area	Area of interest Type: string allowed values: Bergen, DK1, DK2, FI, Kr.sand, Molde, OSLO, SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, SYS, Tr.heim, Tromsø', EE, LV, LT, AT, BE, DE-LU, FR, NL . More details here Default: LV
currency	Currency to use, minor units (cents) will be displayed Type: string allowed values: DKK, EUR, NOK, SEK. More details here Default: EUR
updateNordpoolHour	When to pull data for next day in your local time. See known issues Type: int allowed values: 0-23. More details here Default: 1
maxRandomUpdateMinute	This randomizes minute when the data is pulled. Poor attempt to not to accidentally DDoS Nordpool, lol Type: int Suggested 0-60 More details here Default: 15
chartConfig	Customisation options for the chart, see Chart.js docs for inspiration. Only exceptions are currentPointColor and pointColor those are introduced by this module, overriding pointBackgroundColor will make them useless Type: object More details here Default: see full config example

Full config example

var config = {
    modules: [
        {
            module: 'MMM-Nordpool',
            header: 'Nordpool',
            config: {
                area: "LV",
                currency: "EUR",
                updateNordpoolHour: 1,
                maxRandomUpdateMinute: 15,
                chartConfig: {
                    backgroundColor: "rgba(255,255,255,0.1)",
                    borderColor: "rgba(255,255,255,0.7)",
                    fill: true,
                    lineTension: 0.5,
                    pointBorderColor: "black",
                    pointColor: "white",
                    currentPointColor: "red",
                }
            }
        }
    ]
}

Known issues

• Nordpool returns data based on Europe/Oslo timezone, from 00:00 to 23:00, that's why there is updateNordpoolHour config option, for my use case data starts at 01:00 which does not bother me enough to fix that. If it bothers you - PRs are more welcome ❤️

Useful resources

• Nordpool
• MagicMirror²