Installation procedure

EIC codes

You need to get an EIC code before you can request access to metering messages.

The first step towards accessing Elia metering data is the creation of an EIC code for your company. The EIC code creation procedure may take several days.

What is an EIC code?
Get an EIC code
View list of existing EIC codes

Business-to-Customer (B2C) users

The B2C solution manually exports Elia metering data in Excel format (.xlsx) from a web platform (HTTPS). This is an ideal solution for any user wanting to import data on a monthly or yearly basis without having to upgrade their IT infrastructure. 

EPIC

EPIC (Elia Portal Interface for Customers) is the Elia customer portal where we also publish metering data for grid users. (Note: This is under development for other roles.) Metering data can be downloaded here in Excel format.

Access procedure:
See everything about EPIC on the EPIC page

EVMS B2C

EVMS (Elia Validated Metering System) is the Elia Customer Portal for which EPIC is the successor. However, it still remains the appropriate solution for metering data in Excel format for customers with the roles ACH (access holder), BRP (balance responsible party), PROD (producer), SUP (supplier), MCH (metering contract holder), BSP (Balancing Service Provider), or CDSO (Closed Distribution System Operator).

Access procedure:
The first step is the submission of a request for an EVMS user ID and password. The EVMS user ID creation procedure may take several days. 

Get an EVMS user ID

You will not need to install anything. The https platform can be viewed directly using a web browser.

• Go to https://evmsb2c.elia.be
  If you cannot connect to the platform with this URL, check your firewall settings.
• To log in, enter your EVMS user ID and your password in the 'Username' and 'Password' fields.
  If you have any problems with your EVMS user ID, contact dngridaccess@elia.be or +32 (0) 2 382 21 33.
• Click on 'Select a company' and select your company.
• Once you are logged in, the available data will be displayed as a list. You can filter the list by metering data type, company role, metering data EAN, publication month and date of last update. You can download the data by clicking on the small icon at the far left of each row.
• To log off, simply close your web browser.

Business-to-Business (B2B) users

The B2B solution provides for the automated export of Elia metering data. It’s possible to have this as an API service (for Grid Users) or via .CSV or .XML format messages via the sFTP communication protocol. This is a perfect solution for users wanting to automate imports of Elia data to their own software or needing to process large volumes of data.
It’s Elia’s goal to use traXes API service as the standard solution for all market parties after which the service via CSV or XML files will be phased out.

traXes API Service

TraXes is a developer portal that enables seamless integrations with various API services from Elia.
You can find all the information about this service on our EPIC page

EVMS B2B

Requesting a Username
You must request an EVMS username, linked to a password. The procedure to create an EVMS username can take several days.

Get an EVMS user ID

Features:

• sFTP
• .CSV or .XML format
• IT upgrade required to establish the connection via the above protocol and to process/import files
• Archive managed by the user's system

SFTP installation procedure

When the SFTP protocol is selected, Elia creates a special structure within a server environment. The EVMS user ID supplied by Elia will be linked to the default directory within this structure. Users must connect to the server using the following settings:

• Protocol: SFTP (do not forget the "S")
• URL: files.elia.be (do not forget the "S")
• Port: 22 (default for SFTP)

Tests can be carried out with other software, such as FileZilla (free and easy to use). Apply the settings shown above.
 
Information about the messages exchanged, the message formats (CSV, XML, Excel), the B2C solution and the FTP platform can be found here:

• Metering Manual CDS
• Metering Manual Concepts
• Metering Manual DGO and CMS
• Metering Manual All Market Parties (excl. DGO and CDS)

If you would like information about the FTP protocol and the installation procedure, contact metering.services@elia.be