Definition
A metering pointThe fundamental unit in Elhub - the unique point in the electricity network where energy is measured and settled, identified by an 18-digit GSRN number. (AP - avregningspunkt) is a logical and physical unit in the power network that uniquely identifies precisely where electricity is delivered to or from an end customer. Each metering point has a globally unique ID number in ElhubNational hub for metering data and market processes in the Norwegian electricity market. (18 digits in Norwegian format) and is at all times associated with one electricity supplierCompany that sells electricity to end users - purchases power in the wholesale market and sells it to consumers., one grid companyCompany that owns and operates electricity grids and is responsible for power supply to end users., and one BRPBalance Responsible Party - actor responsible for balancing production and consumption in its portfolio against the system operator.. The metering point is the basis for billing, balance settlementFinancial settlement between BRPs and the system operator for energy imbalances in a given period., and all market processes in the Norwegian electricity market. When a customer switches electricity supplier, the association on the metering point changes in Elhub - the grid company and grid connectionThe process of connecting a new facility to the electricity grid and registering it as a metering point in Elhub. remain unchanged. A metering point may change over time: the meter may be replaced, capacity limits may be adjusted, and the metering point may be disconnected or reconnected. Prosumers with solar panel installations have metering points that record bidirectional energy flow. For IT systems, the metering point ID is the primary key that binds all market data, metering dataData from electricity meters - the foundation for billing, balance settlement and market processes in the power market., and contract information together.