If metering data is missing, grid operation becomes unlawful.
Smart grid solution for grid operators to capture EnWG §14a metering data (IEC 101 / IEC 104)
Implementing EnWG §14a presents grid operators with clear technical and organizational requirements. For grid-supportive control, metering and status data must be reliably captured, processed, and made usable for operational decisions. Especially for controllable consumption devices, a transparent, traceable, and audit-proof data foundation is required to ensure compliant and secure grid operation over the long term.
With Pallax, metering data and status information under EnWG §14a can be reliably, audit-proof, and system-integrated captured and processed. This forms the basis for a data-driven grid operation that meets regulatory requirements while remaining operationally robust. Data capture is performed via established control system protocols such as IEC 60870-5-101 (IEC 101) for serial connections and IEC 60870-5-104 (IEC 104) for TCP/IP-based communication.
Preprocessing for energy management systems
The robust Pallax Edge Box reads metering and status data in real time, performs intelligent preprocessing, plausibility checks, and data optimization, and prepares it specifically for further processing. This produces consistent, technically reliable datasets—even in heterogeneous legacy networks with different control systems and interfaces.
The processed data is encrypted and transmitted in real time to the Pallax platform, where it is integrated, analyzed, and stored in an audit-proof manner. Transparent and tamper-proof data handling ensures that operators always maintain control over the origin, integrity, and use of their metering data—a key requirement for auditability, compliance, and long-term operational security.
Decentralized processing at the edge reduces data volume, latency, and dependency on central systems. At the same time, the architecture enables compliance-compliant processes, high resilience, and a clear separation of OT and IT environments. Pallax thus provides a scalable, future-proof foundation for grid-supportive control, load management in the electricity network, and redispatch processes in accordance with EnWG §14a.
