Can I refresh a web based CSV in direct query mode?

[Thommo_71]

I have a link to a csv which is a live snapshot of the National Electricity prices.

I need it every 30 minutes.

We have an on premis gateway.

I have multiple direct queries back to our SQL server which refresh nicely, but the link to the CSV file doesn't refresh unless I go into the source and manually refresh it.

Is it possible? Or do I have to store it temporarily in SQL?

this is the CSV (public)  https://nemlog.com.au/api/rgn/NSW1/csv

[Tutu_in_YYC]

Another option is to do a targeted table refresh using API i.e you only refresh the table that pulls data from the CSV, and you can schedule this to run every 30mins for example using Logic app. 

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/asynchronous-refresh

[Jonvoge · Accepted solution]

Hi Thommo_71

You can't make DirectQuery connections to a CSV file.

You can however schedule frequent refreshes to run (8 times per day with Pro license, 48 hours per day with Premium per user/capacity). If you wish DirectQuery capabilities, the SQL approach that you mention yourself is indeed a way to go.

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