MP172 Reduced CPA & CPL requirements for innovation and Device field trials
Proposer
Eric Taylor
Lead Analyst
SEC Change
Date raised
18/06/2021
Stage
Implemented
Implementation date
23 February 2023
Latest update
At an ad-hoc meeting on 1 February 2023, the Change Board voted to approve this modification under Self-Governance. MP172 was implemented in the February 2023 SEC Release.
What is the issue?
Currently, the requirements of the Smart Energy Code (SEC) are designed around the mass deployment of Devices and offer no leeway to support Minimum Viable Product (MVP) trials on the live Data Communications Company (DCC) network. The biggest cost and risk blocker for the introduction of a new or modified Device type, or an innovative Device usage are the Commercial Product Assurance (CPA) arrangements.
What is the solution?
Device Manufacturers will be able to place limited numbers of Trial Devices on the live DCC network, subject to approval by the SSC, without obtaining full CPA Certification for their Device Model.
Who is impacted?
Other SEC Parties
DCC
Large Suppliers
Small Suppliers
Network Parties
What SEC documents are affected?
Section F ‘Smart Metering System Requirements’
Appendix Z ‘CPL Requirements Document’
This is the April 2024 SEC Modifications Working Group meeting, where we will be discussing: MP085B ‘Synchronisation of Smart Meter voltage measurement periods (meters currently installed)’ MP244 ‘Device Alerts
This is the April 2024 SEC Issues Group meeting, where we discussed: PPM continuity plan Please see the meeting summary here: SEC Issues Group Meeting Summary - April 2024 (CLEAR)
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