We need two kinds of data to participate in a market:

  • operational metering: readings from the asset to understand and optimize asset usage. We typically need these with as low latency as possible
  • settlement metering: readings from the asset or site boundary meter, which we send to the market operator as proof of delivery

Operational metering always comes from the asset we’re optimising. Settlement metering can also come from the asset (known as asset-metering), but in many markets we’re required to obtain readings from the site boundary meter (boundary-metering). Axle can obtain boundary meter data for consenting households if you don’t already have access to it.

In cases where we use asset metering, we may have to pass additional qualification checks to confirm that the metering provided by the asset is sufficiently accurate.

MarketAsset Metering Allowed?
DNO FlexYes
Capacity MarketYes (1.5% accuracy)
DFSYes
WholesaleYes (COP11 required)
COP11 is a UK standard which is required to use an asset’s metering in the wholesale market. Axle has extensive experient qualifying assets for COP11 - please get in touch to discuss how we can qualify your asset

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Communicating asset telemetry

The kind of telemetry we gather varies by asset.

You can push telemetry to our Asset Readings endpoint, where you’ll find a list of accepted reading types

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Obtaining boundary meter data

Axle can obtain boundary meter data on your behalf, with user’s consent and proof of address. Contact us to discuss the best way to incorporate this consent collection into your product.