External signal
Centrica
Connecting Centrica for batteries, PV, the imbalance market and FCR: certificate-based connection on the controller, and the four files Centrica supplies.
Centrica is an external energy partner that operates the connected assets by sending steering signals to the EMS.
Supported steering: batteries, PV, imbalance market, FCR.
Contact Voltmasters before you set up a project with Centrica.
Connection
Centrica uses certificate-based authentication. There is no central platform endpoint; the certificate set is provisioned directly on the project's controller.
What you need
Centrica supplies these files. Upload them under Configuration → Grid & market → External control:
| File | File name |
|---|---|
| Root CA | client.ca.cert |
| Client certificate | client.crt |
| Client key | client.key |
| Private key in PKCS#8 format | client.pkcs8.key |
Centrica also needs the grid connection references under Configuration → Grid & market → Grid settings, and the project’s postal code under Settings → General.