With its functional enhancements, the modular portal solution PowerCommerce(R) Netz streamlines automated handling of connection and service workflows for grid operators. The compliance with BDEW, NAV, and EEG requirements ensures conformity while offering a specialized installer access portal and self-service features for end users. An open platform architecture supports seamless integration of external systems such as chatbots and LoRaWAN gateways, delivering a scalable, future-proof infrastructure that adapts to evolving demands.
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ITC PowerCommerce(R) Netz enhances modular portal automating connection processes
ITC AG has enhanced its ITC PowerCommerce(R) Netz software with functionality to streamline application and registration procedures for network connections and generation equipment. The modular portal solution provides installers with an access interface while fully complying with all legal requirements and BDEW guidelines. Its open platform architecture and universal adapter framework facilitate seamless integration of diverse data sources and third-party systems into a scalable, future-proof infrastructure designed for market requirements.
January 2024 NAV Requires Utilities Provide Online Connection Portal
Since January 1, 2024, the Low Voltage Connection Ordinance (§§ 6, 19 NAV) requires grid operators to maintain an online portal. End customers can digitally submit requests for standard household connectionsâelectricity, gas, water, district heating, charging stations, and heat pumpsâand monitor progress at any time. ITC PowerCommerce(R) Netz fully complies with these regulations, ensuring efficient digital processes and an intuitive interface that guides users from submission to approval, speeding connections.
From January 2025, network operators must digitize connection requests
Starting January 1, 2025, network operators are required by the new regulations (§ 8 (7) EEG, § 14e (2) EnWG) to digitize connection requests for renewable energy installations, energy storage systems, and refrigeration units. ITC PowerCommerce(R) Netz provides support for automated processing workflows, enabling seamless data exchange with operators. This solution accelerates application handling, minimizes manual interventions, and ensures full compliance with legal requirements, facilitating efficient grid connection procedures.
Flexible Cloud White-Label And On-Premise Solution Integrates With Ease
The software solution is available as a cloud-hosted white-label version and as an on-premise deployment. It seamlessly integrates with existing IT landscapes, adapting to corporate design standards of distribution operators. Through standardized interfaces, it connects diverse data sources and third-party applications. Administrators benefit from consistent user experiences across environments, shorter implementation cycles, and reduced configuration overhead. Flexible provisioning options enable tailored infrastructure strategies that align with operational and compliance requirements.
Installers Self-Register, Submit Requests, Track Status, Report Activations Seamlessly
Qualified contractors can independently register via the installer portal, submit applications on behalf of customers, monitor progress status, and report system activations. This environment empowers technicians with control over administrative procedures by eliminating manual handoffs. Customers and professionals benefit from real-time transparency and efficient coordination during the connection process. By automating data transfer and ensuring uninterrupted workflows between end users and installers, the platform improves collaboration and accelerates project completion.
Empowering customers with self-service: meter readings and document access
Customers gain advantages from self-service features in the portal. They can submit meter readings and update personal information, including address or contact details. Contract and payment data management is automated, allowing users to review, download and archive invoices and documents. Visual representations of photovoltaic renewable installations provide performance insights. Monthly consumption data is delivered in compliance with metering regulations under Section 61 of the Measuring Point Operation Act, ensuring transparency.
Open portal webservices connect chatbots, LoRaWAN, gateways, backend systems
The portals open webservice infrastructure supports integration of diverse communication and IoT endpoints, including chatbots, voice assistants, messaging platforms like WhatsApp metering, and LoRaWAN devices. This extensible framework empowers energy providers to link third-party applications and gateways in a unified environment, enabling automated meter readings, real-time alerts, and two-way interactions. By facilitating seamless data exchange from external sources to core backend systems, it ensures consistent information flow and optimizes operational efficiency.
Modular ITC PowerCommerce Netz Platform Ensures Compliance, Efficiency, Scalability
ITC PowerCommerce(R) Netz combines modular architecture and enhancements to deliver an efficient, standards-compliant platform for grid operators. Automated application and approval processes streamline network connection workflows while flexible cloud and on-premise deployment options ensure seamless integration into existing landscapes. Self-service features empower end users and installers, reducing manual workload. Open web services facilitate third-party integrations like chatbots, IoT gateways, LoRaWAN, saving time, cutting costs, and future-proofing infrastructure for evolving regulatory requirements.
