Flexpartner - OpenADR
Welcome to the Flexpartner Energy AS (FlexPE) OpenADR 3.0 API documentation page. This reference guide outlines the integration specifications for Virtual End Nodes (VENs) connecting to our Virtual Top Node (VTN) within the Norwegian energy grid (country: NO).
Flexpartner Energy operates two core OpenADR programs designed to manage grid constraints, dispatch localized assets, and stream real-time telemetry.
PROGRAM - EVENT - LOAD CONTROL
Dynamic Interconnection Constraints and Forced Dispatch Program
Maximize asset monetization and protect local network infrastructure with active load management.
This LOAD_CONTROL program allows FlexPE to broadcast real-time operational boundaries and targeted dispatch instructions to your assets. It gives your VEN the necessary intelligence to throttle consumption or force asset export to relieve immediate grid pressures or capitalize on flexible capacity windows.
Program Identity
Program Name: Capacity limit or dispatch
Program ID: 7dcf6777-54a4-439f-a80f-8c0baf552bdf
Program Type: LOAD_CONTROL
Binding Events: false (Note: Event parameters are subject to dynamic real-time tuning; your VEN should actively monitor the endpoint for modifications.)
Supported Payload Descriptors
Events issued under this program utilize the following EVENT_PAYLOAD_DESCRIPTOR schemas:
IMPORT_CAPACITY_LIMIT
Units: KW (Real-time power ceiling) / KWH (Energy accumulation cap)
Purpose: Restricts the maximum power or energy your site can pull from the grid during peak constraint periods.
EXPORT_CAPACITY_LIMIT
Units: KW (Real-time injection ceiling) / KWH (Energy export cap)
Purpose: Sets limits on the amount of power your on-site generation or battery storage can push back into the grid.
DISPATCH_SETPOINT
Units: KW (Target power level) / KWH (Target energy volume)
Purpose: Direct commands to ramp up or down to an exact operational setpoint (e.g., triggering forced battery dispatch or EV smart-charging throttles).
PROGRAM - REPORT - OBSERVATIONS
Dynamic Site Consumption and Production Management
High-fidelity telemetry tracking for active baseline modeling and grid visibility.
This TELEMETRY_TRACKING program creates a continuous data loop between your VEN and the FlexPE VTN. By pairing consumption, generation, and baseline values, this program underpins financial settlements, virtual power plant (VPP) forecasting, and performance verification.
Program Identity
Program Name: Observations Consumption and production and baseline
Program ID: 23beeec4-03f1-48bd-9377-412686c13692
Program Type: TELEMETRY_TRACKING
Binding Events: true (Note: Reporting triggers and structural event targets are fixed once published.)
Supported Payload Descriptors
This program relies on a hybrid setup of EVENT_PAYLOAD_DESCRIPTOR to trigger actions and REPORT_PAYLOAD_DESCRIPTOR to return dataset measurements:
START_REPORT (Event Descriptor)
Units: BOOL
Purpose: An administrative signal issued by the VTN to instruct your VEN to start streaming report data payloads.
USAGE (Report Descriptor)
Units: KWH
Purpose: Real-time metered energy consumption data from the site.
PRODUCTION (Report Descriptor)
Units: KWH
Purpose: Real-time metered energy generation data from local co-generation, solar arrays, or energy storage systems.
BASELINE (Report Descriptor)
Units: KWH
Purpose: Expected usage profile measurements used to calculate actual flex-capacity delivery against business-as-usual operations.
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