ECCo SP message management
The European energy market's transmission system operators have decided that ECCo SP will be the standard infrastructure for market participants to exchange messages with them, as part of their strategic plan.The ECCo SP (ENTSO-E Communication & Connectivity Service Platform) is a standardized infrastructure that serves the energy market. It comprises of ECP (Energy Communication Platform) and EDX (ENTSO-E Data Exchange), which are softwares designed to facilitate communication and message management with for example Svenska Kraftnät, Fingrid, Statnett, and Energinet.
Tietoevry provides a comprehensive cloud-based service that includes implementation, configuration, and 24/7/365 operation and monitoring of ECCo SP.
Our team comprises of consultants and operational experts who possess specialized knowledge about ECCo SP and its message flows.
With the IT system restructuring of the system operators, there will be an anticipated increase in the number of market processes that support the ECCo SP infrastructure. Consequently, the previous forms of communication will gradually be replaced.
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Specialist organization
We specialize in providing comprehensive services for implementing, operating, and monitoring market messaging solutions and integrations, which encompass a range of technologies such as EDI and API.
Security throughout the value chain
Our commitment to security extends throughout the entire value chain. We adhere to ITIL standards, hold an ISO/IEC 27001 certificate, and conduct an annual ISAE 3402 audit to ensure service quality.
Sustainability
Our data centers prioritize energy efficiency and are ISO 14001 certificated. Additionally, we use renewable electricity, and our carbon dioxide reduction targets align with the Paris Agreement.
Market processes supported by ECCo SP
Frequency Restoration Reserve
FRR, or Frequency Restoration Reserve, is designed to manage sudden and significant frequency changes that may occur due to faults in the Nordic power system when the rotational energy in the system is low. There are two types of FFR products available; the first one automatically activates (aFRR), while the second one requires manual activation (mFRR).
Frequency Containment Reserves
Maintaining a stable frequency is crucial for maintaining balance, FCR, or Frequency Restoration Reserve, plays a key role in achieving this. FCR is automatically activated whenever there are frequency deviations within its designated range, and it is traded in advance for each moment of the day. There are various FCR products available to choose from.
eSett ECCO SP
Already, support services for power systems that require ECCo SP are used by system accountables. However, there is a growing trend towards adapting market processes to ECCo SP. A recent example of this is the introduction of ECCo SP by eSett for sending and receiving NBS data.
Our offer
Our BIX Energy Information eXchange (EIX) solution encompasses a range of services, including our ECCo SP offer, which streamlines message handling for participants in the electricity and gas markets across Europe and the Nordic region. For more information, please visit EIX service pages.
Tietoevry provides a cloud-based service solution that encompasses implementation, configuration, 24/7/365 operation, monitoring, and management of the EIX services.
Our team comprises of consultants and operational experts who possess specialized knowledge about ECCo SP and its message flows.
- By implementing a straightforward solution, the market actor is easily and efficiently up and running with an automated ECCo SP solution to exchange information with system operators, without requiring significant effort on their part.
- Our work adheres to ITIL standards, ensuring security throughout the entire value chain. Additionally, our infrastructure is certified according to ISO/IEC27001, further guaranteeing safety and protection.
- Our services' quality is guaranteed through an annual ISAE 3402 audit conducted by a certified external party.
- The software development lifecycle prioritizes security by regularly scanning for vulnerabilities, providing continuous software updates, and promptly patching any identified issues.
- Redundant dual-site infrastructure
- Our services are available round the clock, every day of the year, with constant operation and monitoring. Additionally, we offer the option of having staffed support available 24/7/365.
- We integrate sustainability into our core business operations to ensure that our services and deliveries are future-proof.
- Our solution empowers customers to reduce their IT infrastructure and security management needs.
- Tietoevry's management of the solution facilitates compliance with the market's technical and operational requirements, thereby simplifying the process for market actors over time.
- As the ECCo SP infrastructure continues to support additional market processes, it is expected that the utilization of ECCo SP will increase.
- The ECCo SP software is anticipated to undergo continuous development in various aspects, including containerization support. This feature enables customers to utilize the same hardware while maintaining complete separation, which is expected will result in reduced costs.
- Tietoevry keeps a close eye on the development progress of the software and the potential benefits it can offer. Tietoevry consistently upgrades the software to ensure compatibility with the system operators.
- Tietoevry will take responsibility for implementing any necessary changes to the service in order to comply with new or revised regulatory requirements.