CVA accredited metering for your flexible generation and storage projects
As an accredited half-hourly Meter Operator (MOP) for the Central Volume Allocation (CVA) market, we provide bespoke metering solutions for customers connected directly to the transmission system, including renewable energy generators and grid-scale energy storage sites.
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Grid Substations
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Renewable Energy
(Onshore & Offshore)
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Battery Energy
Storage Systems (BESS)
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Power Plants
Precision energy measurement for high value energy volumes
Our end-to-end to MOP CVA metering service for large electrical networks, capacity circuits and grid supply points (GSPs) includes the design, build, installation, and commissioning, as well as ongoing maintenance and data collection.
We deliver a highly-accurate metering and data solution that is essential for sites where metered energy volumes have high commercial value, meaning only the most precise measurement of energy will do.
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Renewable energy generation metering
Our CVA-accredited Large Power Metering team has long been leading the way in specialist metering services for renewable energy generators and BESS sites, ensuring developers and asset owners have the half-hourly metering solutions needed to maintain and sustain the operation of their projects for entirety of their lifetime.
Our nationwide MOP services include:
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Provide the source data for all wholesale energy transactions
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Communicate in real time with network control systems
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Avoid physical metering errors and system losses
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Meter differing supply and quality characteristics
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Deliver precision accuracy
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Meet the requirements of the Elexon Codes of Practice
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One of the UK’s most trusted Meter Operators
Experts in the installation and operation of electricity meters for UK industrial, commercial and public sector organisations. As a MOP DCDA, we can also consolidate your metering activity with high-quality data, enabling you to take full control of your consumption and reduce operational costs.
Why choose SMS as your meter operator?
- 25 years’ experience in the installation and operation of electricity meters.
- The dedicated resources and expertise to efficiently arrange suitable metering works, often well ahead of industry standards.
- MOP DCDA service allows you to consolidate your electricity metering and data activity with a single provider – no third parties.
- Our total energy solutions provide you with a complete service for all your energy projects – from strategic advice and energy management to the installation and operation of new low-carbon assets.
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