Electralink operates the Data Transfer Service (DTS) for the UK electricity industry, enabling secure data exchange between suppliers, distributors, and other market participants.
Electralink is a company that provides data services to the UK electricity industry. Its primary service is the Data Transfer Service (DTS), which enables secure data exchange between electricity market participants.
Electralink facilitates:
The DTS handles millions of data flows daily, including:
| Flow Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| D0001-D0388 | Industry standard data flows |
| Metering data | Reads, technical details |
| Switching data | Change of supplier |
| Registration data | MPAN management |
| Settlement data | Billing information |
Industry parties connected to DTS include:
Common flow categories:
Shocking Energy connects with Electralink to:
This ensures installations are properly registered and compliant.
Distribution Network Operators own and operate the local electricity distribution networks that deliver power from the national grid to homes and businesses.
The MPAN is a 21-digit reference identifying electricity supply points in Great Britain, with a 13-digit core used for billing, switching, and industry communications.
Meter Asset Managers are responsible for the ownership, installation, maintenance, and data management of gas meters throughout their lifecycle.