A Metering Point (MP) is a topological point identified by an EAN that represents a counter. That can be used for two different purposes:
- The putting at disposal of the metering data coming from one meter (without any aggregation). For example, a local production unit or a connection point. These Metering Points are provided by Elia at no extra cost to the Grid User and is part of the “standard metering”
- The putting at disposal of additional data requested specifically by a Grid User and which is specified in a commercial contract between the client and Elia (non-regulated metering).
- Such data might include:
-The (physical) energy flow at a given point, like a local production
-Non-electric values at a virtual point, such as temperature, imbalance, prices, etc. - The content of a Metering Point message will therefore depend on the specific requirements of the client. Since they can contain measured quantities other than power, the corresponding unit is provided in the message too. Examples of nonelectric units are:
-Euro per MW (E/MW)
-Hertz (HRTZ)
-Cubic Meter per hour (M3/H)
-GigaJoules per hour (GJ/H)
-Celsius (°C) For compatibility reasons, these units are placed in the same fields as the power units. - Such data are always published into a specific role: MCH (Metering Contract Holder): more information can be obtained from your Key Account Manager or on the Elia website : Additional Metering Services (elia.be)