The digital control center for the distribution grid.

VIRTIMO CLOUD: A future-proof foundation for § 14a EnWG.

Highlights

Establishment of a central data hub for all § 14a-relevant processes
Increased data and process quality with reduced manual effort via automated validations
Scalable processing of large volumes of high-frequency measurement and control data
Improved customer communication thanks to a consistent data foundation
Regulatory security ensured through transparent, traceable processes

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VIRTIMO CLOUD

Regulation meets reality.

With the introduction of the German § 14a EnWG regulation, distribution system operators are facing a profound paradigm shift. It is not just the number of controllable consumer devices that is rising rapidly, but also the volume and frequency of measurement, status, and control data – originating from both grid connections and digital local substations. Simultaneously, regulatory requirements regarding transparency, traceability, and process quality are increasing as well.

Existing IT landscapes have often evolved historically and are simply not designed for this new level of complexity. Data from market communication flows in via disparate channels – from the AS4 standard to modern Web APIs – and is frequently inconsistent, incomplete, or delayed. The consequences are process disruptions, extensive manual reworking, and a lack of transparency.

Data quality first.

“With § 14a, data and process quality are becoming a central steering factor in the distribution grid. It is no longer enough to simply receive data; we must understand its functional context, evaluate it, and ensure that it can be utilized reliably at any time – both internally and externally. Incomplete or contradictory information has a direct impact on grid operations, regulatory security, and customer trust,” explains Martin Büscher, Business Developer at Virtimo AG.

For distribution system operators, this means that data quality is no longer merely an IT issue, but a fundamental prerequisite for stable processes, efficient operations, and reliable customer communication. At the same time, processes must become more robust, transparent, and scalable – without placing additional burden on the specialist departments.

All Data. All Processes. One Platform.

The VIRTIMO CLOUD forms the central digital control center for data and processes within the § 14a context. Its technological core, IGUASU, connects existing systems, harmonizes data streams, and ensures seamless transparency along the entire process chain.

Within the IGUASU pipeline, market communication data is integrated, validated, and consolidated via AS4 and Web APIs. Functional rules automatically verify data completeness, consistency, and plausibility – before it is carried into downstream processes or utilized for customer communication.

From chaos to clarity.

Large volumes of high-frequency measurement and control data are efficiently processed via the VIRTIMO CLOUD and transformed into structured time series. Simultaneously, § 14a-relevant processes are orchestrated end-to-end – from data ingestion and business-specific validations to downstream processing and documentation.

The need for reworking declines while transparency regarding process states increases: Specialist departments gain a clear overview of all ongoing and completed operations. As the dedicated business portal of the VIRTIMO CLOUD, the BPC provides a comprehensible, business-specific view of § 14a processes to all relevant parties. Status information, event histories, and time series are centrally available and processable without requiring deep technical expertise.

This creates a consistent data foundation for grid operations, regulatory compliance, and customer service alike.

Staying ahead of issues.

Integrated alarming detects deviations early – such as missing status messages, inconsistent controllability information, or unusual measurement trends. Incidents are centrally captured, classified, and processed via defined escalation levels.

Automated restarts and targeted interventions ensure process stability and relieve operational teams – creating a resilient foundation for the implementation of § 14a EnWG in the VIRTIMO CLOUD.

For many distribution system operators, § 14a represents the first major stress test for their data and process landscape. With the VIRTIMO CLOUD, we are creating not just a solution for today’s requirements, but a platform that will also confidently handle future regulatory and operational challenges.
Martin Büscher
Business Development | Virtimo AG

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