> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.prezio.eu/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Access accurate electricity pricing data across Europe

<Warning>
  Our documentation has moved - please find the new link in your dashboard page [https://www.prezio.eu/dashboard](https://www.prezio.eu/dashboard).
</Warning>

```mermaid theme={null}
flowchart LR

    DSO["DSO/Grid Operators data"]
    RET["Retailer data"]
    SP["Spot market data"]
    AUTH["Authorities & Tax data"]
    BACKEND[("Prezio pricing <br> database")]
    API["Prezio API"]
    APP["Your Application"]

    DSO --> BACKEND
    RET --> BACKEND
    SP --> BACKEND
    AUTH --> BACKEND
    
    BACKEND --> API
    API ==> APP
    
    style DSO rx:10,ry:10,fill:#ffebd2,stroke:#00211b
    style RET rx:10,ry:10,fill:#ffebd2,stroke:#00211b
    style SP rx:10,ry:10,fill:#ffebd2,stroke:#00211b
    style AUTH rx:10,ry:10,fill:#ffebd2,stroke:#00211b
    style BACKEND fill:#83b5ab,stroke:#00211b,stroke-width:2px,color:#ffffff,rx:15,ry:15
    style API fill:#629f93,stroke:#00211b,stroke-width:2px,color:#ffffff,rx:15,ry:15
    style APP fill:#c7beff,stroke:#00211b,stroke-width:1px,color:#00211b,rx:15,ry:15


    classDef animate stroke-dasharray: 9,5,stroke-dashoffset: 900,animation: dash 25s linear infinite;
    class a1 animate
```

## Power Your Energy Applications

Prezio provides comprehensive electricity pricing data across European countries through a REST API. Access accurate tariff information including grid costs, retailer charges, spot prices, and regulatory fees.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="bolt" href="/quickstart" color="#0ea5e9">
    Get up and running with the Prezio API in minutes
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference" color="#629f93">
    Explore the complete API endpoints and parameters
  </Card>

  <Card title="Essentials" icon="lightbulb" href="/essentials/overview" color="#f59e0b">
    Learn about tariffs, components, and pricing models
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use Cases" icon="plug" href="/introduction#what-you-can-build" color="#8b5cf6">
    Discover what you can build with Prezio
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What You Can Build

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="EV Charging Applications">
    Enable smart charging based on real-time electricity prices. Optimize charging schedules to minimize costs and maximize renewable energy usage.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Fleet Management Tools">
    Calculate precise reimbursement for home charging with accurate electricity pricing data that accounts for all price components.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Energy Analytics">
    Analyze price components across markets and providers to find cost-saving opportunities and optimize energy procurement.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Smart Home Systems">
    Optimize electricity usage based on pricing data for appliances, heating, and other energy-intensive systems.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Key Features

<Steps>
  <Step title="Comprehensive Price Data">
    Get all electricity price components in one API, including grid costs, retailer charges incl. spot prices, and regulatory fees.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Standardized across Europe">
    Access standardized electricity pricing data across Europe. We handle the complexity of each country's setup and regulations for you.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Geographic Precision">
    Location-based pricing that provides the exact tariffs applicable at a specific address or coordinates.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Time-Specific Data">
    Access both real-time and historical pricing information with various time resolutions.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Ready to get started? [Sign up for an API key](https://prezio.eu/signup) or check out our [quickstart guide](/quickstart).
</Tip>