Super Connector
Explore how our all-in-one Interconnector Operations platform sets new standards in user experience and performance.
maximised productivity for your operators
We have designed each interface of the platform with a deep understanding of the ideal Interconnector Operator workflows. This does not only improves the employee experience but also leads to significant cost savings in your day-to-day operations.
Exceptional usability leads to faster task completion times and a decreased human error rate. Comprehensive workflows expedite critical situation resolution and can significantly reduce curtailment losses. 
perfect convenience for your customers
The Superconnector platform has been designed to make life easy for the Market Participants using it. From auctions to nomination the workflows and interfaces have been designed to provide the best user experience and make daily work easier and faster.
a platform tailored to your operations
We understand that no two interconnectors operate in exactly the same way. The Superconnector is intentionally designed to be modular and adaptable. This allows us to customise it to meet the specific needs and operations of your organisation.
cutting-edge architecture ensures future flexibility and rock solid operations
The platform is built on loosely-coupled microservice based architecture, providing a resilient and easily expandable foundation. The event-based and API-first platform enables fast and dynamic operations. With its unique design, the platform offers exceptional connectivity, resilience and performance within the industry.
great ROI due to low operational expenses
The SuperConnector does not have any ongoing usage based license fees and has low maintenance costs thanks to the modern and robust architecture which in turn keeps the OPEX costs significantly lower.
fully operational in 6-9 months from project start
Due to it’s exceptional adaptability the SupercConnector can be customised to your operations and made operational in just 6-9 months, depending on the complexity of the customisations and your bespoke and unique operational processes.
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SuperConnector platform’s functionality
Capacity Management Module
The module manages real-time Capacity for the Interconnector, covering both the calculation and setting of Net Transfer Capacity (NTC) and Available Transfer Capacity (ATC).
Transfer limit management: The module enables Interconnector Operators and TSOs to input Day Ahead and Intraday Transfer Limits as needed or instructed by TSOs.
Overload Capacity support: If the the Interconnector is able to work with Overload Capacity, operators can set periodic NTC Additions, offering beyond the default capacity.
Dynamic NTC configuration: Each NTC can be configured to multiple 60, 30, 15 minutes MTU Resolutions and various Capacity Resolutions (1 MW down to 1kW).
Automated outage communication: The module publishes Planned and Unplanned Outages to Market Participants, TSOs, and Transparency Platforms
Explicit Auctions Module
The module enables Interconnectors to schedule and run Explicit Auctions for all three timescales directly on the platform.
Ready-made Long Term, Day Ahead templates: Options for Multi-Annual, Annual, Seasonal, Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly, and Weekend auctions
Flexible Intraday Auctions : Allows operators to set the number of Intraday auctions and specify which MTUs are offered in each.
Dynamic Resolutions: Any auction can be dynamically configured to various 60, 30, 15 minutes MTU and Capacity Resolutions.
Seamless Auction Creation: Built-in Auction Defaults ensure quick and effortless auction setup during Auction Scheduling
End-to-end Auction Lifecycle Management: Handles all stages of Auctions, from the publication of preliminary specifications, through bidding, provisional results with a configurable contestation period, to the final publication of results where capacity is awarded to winning bids.
External Explicit or Implicit Auctions Module
The system is designed to directly interface with various Power Exchanges, and external Allocation Platforms triggering automated workflows.
Compatible with External Allocation Platforms: When working with External Allocation Platforms (such as JAO for the European Market), the system can send Long Term NTC and Day Ahead or Intraday ATC files, and receive the allocated Transmission Rights before the Nomination Window for each Timescale
Easy interoperability with Power Exchanges: the core controlling logic is part of the module, ready for integration with various market specific Power Exchanges
Post-Market Coupling: Enables the Interconnector to set Day Ahead or Intraday Available Transfer Capacity (ATC). After the Market Coupling activities by the Power Exchange has closed, the system imports the respective spot transmissions and treats them as fully nominated
Secondary Market Module
The module allows Market Participants to return their allocated Transmission Rights to upcoming Long Term auctions, or transfer it between other Market Participants. The Secondary Market Module allows the management of allocated Transmission Right across three main functions:
Return Transmission Rights: This allows participants to return their allocated Long Term Transmission Rights to upcoming Long Term auctions and get compensated if the auction is congested at a higher price.
Noticeboard: Participants can advertise their intent either to Buy or Sell Transmission Rights. The system automatically matches opposite Buy and Sell requests. This feature is applicable across all three timescales.
Transfer Transmission Rights: This function facilitates the transfer of Transmission Rights between the Selling and Buying participants across all three timescales. Once transferred successfully, the capacity becomes part of the buying participant's Transmission Rights and is ready for nominations.
Transmission Rights & Nominations Module
Interconnector Operators and Market Participants can easily overview their Transmission Rights and manage nominations through streamlined screens and workflows.
Convenient Transmission Rights overview: The Module allows both ICOs and Market Participants to view their total Transmission Rights for each Delivery Day and each timescale. These rights can be filtered by Timescale and aggregated across all Timescales in each Border Direction.
Default Nominations: Default Nominations are automatically generated at each Timescale's nomination window opening. Participants can dynamically set their Default Nominations to each Timescale with various setup and validity period options.
Pre- and draft nominations: Participants can submit Pre-Nominations before the Nomination gate opens, and Draft Nominations while the Nomination gate is open conveniently via. API, GUI or XML file upload as well.
Simplified Netted Position monitoring: ICOs and Participants can easily view their Aggregated Netted Positions across all timescales at all three reference points, using a configurable Half Loss Factors, simplifying monitoring and reporting for both Participants and ICOs
Customisable Dashboards
Carefully designed dashboards make it easy for Interconnector Operators and Market Participants to stay informed about all aspects of their operations, with the ability to tailor it to their specific needs.
Ergonomic dashboards: Two ready-made dashboards tailored to the needs of Interconnector Operators and Market Participants.
Customisable information: Several customisable widgets designed for both key user groups to align with specific workflows and optimise productivity.
Adjustable notifications and preferences: Users can customise their settings to create a frictionless work environment. The option to switch between Dark and Light UI helps reduce eye strain during long-term usage.
Unplanned Outage Management Module
The Module offers a comprehensive period-based outage management setup for handling asset operational failures. The unique Crisis Management feature supports outage management with smart workflows, leading to significantly better outcomes.
Adjust flow parameters: Capability to set distinct NTC parameters for different periods and border directions based on the current and forecasted flow as part of the outage.
Out of the box integrations: The platform comes with existing integrations to the European UMM platforms.
Powerful Crisis Management function: In case of an Unplanned Outage, the platform immediately activates the "Crisis Management Function." This dedicated interface provides one single, comprehensive screen to initiate every necessary mitigation step reducing the time it takes to execute curtailment or Imbalance Trading saving potentially large sums of costs for the Interconnector.
The integrated workflow enables ICOs to quickly manage unforeseen events and regain control within minutes, before the critically important currently active Intraday Nomination Window closes. The ability to respond rapidly can bring the Interconnectors' netted position closer to its operational flow, leading to fewer imbalance and issues in the broader Energy Market. Additionally, it significantly reduces potential financial losses through curtailment compensation and Backup Power Purchase (Imbalance trading) agreements for all parties involved. Possible mitigation steps:
time-based alerting on the Crisis Management screen unplanned outage to-do list to ensure everything is actioned initiating Curtailment Action with one click canceling affected auctions to prevent allocation executing imbalance trading either automatically or with manual inputs ahead of critical deadlines triggering the notification of Participants access to all outage-related data files in one screen 
Settlement, Finance & Invoicing Module
The platform is equipped to handle settlements from multiple source types. It includes reporting, automated invoicing and credit management. Also comes with Sage integration
Detailed Settlement Reports: ICOs and Participants can view aggregated day-by-day data or drill down to specific periods for detailed insights.
Working with multiple source types: Allocated Capacity, Buy Now Transmission Rights, Long Term Return compensations, UIoSI compensation, Curtailment compensations are all readily available to use
Automated Invoicing: The platform automatically generates invoices on a line item level and supports integration with multiple third-party accounting software. The streamlined review workflow ensures control, and approved invoices are sent automatically.
Smart Credit Management System: ability to use Bank Deposit or Letter of Credit as Credit Cover setups. The comprehensive system factors in Market Participants' unpaid and uninvoiced liabilities, compensations, and pending bids, ensuring all new bids stay within the credit limits of the Participant
Business Process & Data Flow Management
The Platform is built around a modern and comprehensive Workflow Management tool, which provides a high level of flexibility. This enables customization of every Business Process, such as Auctions and Nomination Gate Management, according to the specific requirements of each Interconnector.
Business Process Management: All business processes are visualised in both a list and a unique graph visualisation. Each sub-process can be viewed individually, and in the event of a failure, it can be restarted or handled using a fallback procedure elsewhere.
Data Flow Tracking: Every third-party data file is tracked and can be downloaded by the ICOs.
Built-in File Editor: Interconnector Operators can quickly edit data on the platform using the built-in File Editor, bypassing the download and re-upload process.
our solution powers BritNed’s operations
BritNed, the Interconnector linking the electricity networks of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, has chosen our SuperConnector platform to elevate their operations and enhance customer satisfaction.
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Nils Teipel
Commercial Operations & Planning Manager at BritNed
from our customer
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