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GELSENWASSER AG is a listed German infrastructure and supply company. In addition to water, gas, and electricity supply as well as wastewater disposal, the areas of activity also include services for infrastructure, renewable energies, digital networks
and neighborhood concepts. GELSENWASSER Energienetze GmbH (GWN) is a 100% subsidiary of GELSENWASSER AG and currently operates the gas grid in more than 50 cities and municipalities and the electricity grid in nine municipalities.
The list of project requirements included:
Modern remote meter reading as a cloud solution
Standardised interfaces based on EDIFACT MSCONS
Integration into market communication
cpX.Energy successfully convinced GELSENWASSER Energienetze and offers a comprehensive solution that meets all requirements.
The facts
- Modern user authentication via OpenID Connect (OAuth 2.0)
- Establishing technical communication connections for measurement data retrieval via the mobile network
- Migration of master data to cpX.Energy
- Data model based on a standardised procedure
- Configuration of the rules for plausibility and anomaly checks
The challenge
The introduction of cpX.Energy at GELSENWASSER Energienetze GmbH was a time-critical project that had to be completed within a few weeks, from kick-off to handover of the productive system. A central focus was on the transformation of existing processes
and data migration to the cpX.Energy data model. An individual cpX.Energy tenant was set up according to the specific requirements of the energy supplier. GELSENWASSER Energienetze GmbH opted for an integrated solution that combines remote meter reading
and meter data management with fully automated 24/7 processing.
One of the biggest challenges of the project was adapting existing processes to the new system. Ensuring data integrity during the migration was also of crucial importance. Thanks to close cooperation and smooth communication between the project teams
as well as careful planning and extensive test phases, these challenges were successfully mastered.
The solution
The close cooperation between the experienced project teams was crucial to the swift and successful implementation of the project. Within a few weeks, GELSENWASSER was connected to the cpX.Energy platform, master data was migrated, interfaces were configured
and employees were comprehensively trained. The remote training sessions were also recorded to facilitate the flexible and individual onboarding of new employees.
The entire project was carried out completely remotely, with the teams cooperating efficiently and closely via digital channels. Despite the physical distance, questions could be aswered quickly and precisely.
The project was completed in less than five months, combining proven standard approaches with agile methods. Close coordination, solution-oriented approaches, and high commitment from all involved were key factors for the project's success.
Our extensive experience with numerous comparable customers across Germany enabled us to contribute to process and mapping issues during the project. Our goal is to optimally meet the specific requirements of our customers and to develop successful solutions
together.
The result
By migrating to the cpX.Energy cloud platform from Sopra Steria, the processes of Gelsenwasser Energienetze GmbH were modernised. These range from the collection of measurement data and quantity determination with automatic substitute value calculation
to the provision of data for balancing and billing.
The supplier also benefits from event-driven MSCONS just-in-time exports and a best-view procedure that ensures high-quality data provision. Additionally, the energy service provider uses customised monitoring and tailored reporting.
Thanks to the introduction of cpX.Energy, GELSENWASSER Energienetze GmbH is also optimally prepared for the transportation and billing of hydrogen (H2). The new SGERG-mod-H2 procedures in accordance with DVGW G 685 have already been successfully implemented.
"The collaboration was extremely positive throughout. In the regular meetings, challenges were identified promptly and solved efficiently. The new system was successfully integrated into the existing system landscape. Either the existing communication
channels were seamlessly adopted or the formats were successfully upgraded to a recognised market standard, which further strengthens the efficiency and future viability of the systems."
About the customer
GELSENWASSER Energienetze GmbH (GWN), a 100% subsidiary of GELSENWASSER AG, is the grid operator of the gas grids in more than 50 cities and municipalities as well as the electricity grids in eight municipalities in Münsterland and Stolzenau. GWN operates approx. 5,500 km of gas grids with around 550 employees. Modern processes and techniques ensure operation, which is regularly audited. GWN focuses on regional proximity and environmental protection; certified according to EMAS.