MLOEA (Multiple Suppliers on One Connection)

MLOEA is a Dutch abbreviation for Multiple Suppliers on One Connection. It is a setup where a party purchases electricity from a different supplier than the one to whom it supplies electricity.

This occurs, for example, in:

• a factory with both production assets and energy storage operated by different parties
• a site with multiple business units, each with its own energy supplier

How does it work? 

With MLOEA, there is a single physical grid connection, while the underlying installations are logically separated. Each party connected can:

• choose its own electricity supplier 
• independently offer flexibility via a CSP 
• be responsible for its own consumption or generation 

This setup requires metering and agreements at installation or component level, ensuring that energy flows per party are accurately measured.

Why is MLOEA relevant for the congestion market?

In a congestion area, it can be valuable to deploy flexible capacity from an MLOEA location. For example, a battery or heat pump controlled by a third party, while the main user of the connection continues normal operations.

In the future, GOPACS will also support GDS and MLOEA setups—provided all connected parties are represented by the same CSP. This keeps control, activation and verification manageable within the redispatch process.

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