GOPACS supports CSPs in offering and deploying flexibility. The platform ensures transparency in the supply and demand of flexible capacity and connects CSPs with the appropriate grid operators. In addition, GOPACS provides access to data and market information, enabling CSPs to better tailor their bids and optimize their services.
With clear processes, technical support, and collaboration with trading platforms, GOPACS helps CSPs use flexible capacity efficiently and profitably.
We guide you through obtaining recognition as a Congestion Service Provider and explain the steps you need to take to officially get started.
After recognition, simply register on our platform to gain access to the tools and features available for CSPs.
We help you place your first bids, set up your processes properly, and make optimal use of your assets within the redispatch process.
With up-to-date and historical data, you gain insight into congestion areas and volumes, allowing you to better align your bids with market needs.
There are no direct costs for using GOPACS. However, costs may arise from working with a CSP or from internal adjustments required to make your installation suitable for participation.
No that is not possible. You will only find legal publication obligations (Netcode and ENTSO-E) on GOPACS.eu and Tennet.eu.
Network operators can provide some outlines – based on the recent past, for example – but cannot predict precisely. Grid operators always determine whether congestion is expected somewhere. If this proves to be the case, GOPACS is deployed. A market message is then sent, via the application, where and when power is needed.
You can reach us via the contact form on the contact page. Are you a wholesale customer or from a market party? Then you can also call your relationship manager at your own network operator.
You can sign up for a GOPACS account on this page. Would you first like to know more about participating? You can find that information here.
The recognition procedure for CSP applies in principle to everyone. Each party must go through the CSP approval process. There is, however, an accelerated registration process available for parties that were already providing congestion management services via GOPACS or RESIN before the new Netcode (2022).
The connection must be measurable via an EAN code and equipped with appropriate metering equipment. Reliable and up-to-date measurement data must be available, and the flexible capacity must be controllable on request. In many cases, the flexible capacity must be at least 100 kW to qualify for available contract types.
If you participate via redispatch, you will receive a compensation based on market prices for the flexibility delivered. For contract types such as a Capacity Limiting Contract (CBC) or Mandatory Bidding Contract, fixed availability or activation fees may also apply. These vary depending on the grid operator and contract.
If you fail to deliver a selected bid, penalties may apply. This can result in financial consequences or exclusion from future participation. Therefore, it is important to only submit bids that you are confident you can fulfil.
Large consumers who place flex bids in the congestion portal find their bills there. Organizations that place orders through a trading platform find their invoices there.
When an order is matched via GOPACS, you as a market participant will receive notification of this from the trading platform. Financial settlement is also done through the trading platform.
Yes, the CSP recognition is nationwide and thus applies to all grid operators. Registration as a CSP is only required once. However, you must additionally complete a prequalification per connection.
