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

# Batteries

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Axle has integrated with a wide array of domestic and commercial battery systems. We've got a
track record of operating large fleets of batteries in [demand response](https://www.axle.energy/blog/dfs-case-study) and
constraint management.

We're also the only provider of [frequency services to the UK grid](https://www.axle.energy/blog/frequency) using domestic batteries. Notably,
we do this without any additional hardware, utilizing existing cloud APIs to provide swift and stable responses of several MW.

# Integrating with Axle

You can either integrate into the Axle API, or we'll integrate into an existing cloud API.

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  <Tab title="Via our API">
    ### Telemetry

    We typically gather:

    * State of charge (SOC) `%`
    * Inverter Power `kW`
    * Grid Power `kW`
    * Solar Power `kW`

    You can push these to our [Asset Readings](../api-reference/data/readings) endpoint.

    ### Dispatch

    You can register for either Delegated Control or Event-based dispatch as described [here](../tutorial/dispatch#types-of-dispatch)
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Via your API">
    ### Telemetry

    We typically gather:

    * State of charge (SOC) `%`
    * Inverter Power `kW`
    * Grid Power `kW`
    * Solar Power `kW`

    We can retrieve these via polling or webhook.

    ### Dispatch

    We have extensive experience integrating with both event-based or schedule-based APIs.
  </Tab>
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## Next steps

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  <Card title="Battery optimisation" icon="bolt" href="../workflows/batteries">
    Optimize behind-the-meter batteries
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="rectangle-terminal" href="../api-reference/sandbox">
    Powerful APIs for advanced integrations
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
