Profile area

Profile area overview

A profile area is a virtual grouping of TNIs used for Settlement calculations. A single ‘Net System Load Profile A profile of metering data aggregated across a specified set of connection points.’ (NSLP Net System Load Profile. A profile applied to convert all second-tier basic meter readings into energy consumption for each 30-minute trading interval for settlement purposes.) is calculated for each profile area defined in MSATS Market Settlement and Transfer Solutions. The procedures published by AEMO under clause 7.2.8 of the National Electricity Rules, which include those governing the recording of financial responsibility for energy flows at a connection point, the transfer of that responsibility between market participants, and the recording of energy flows at a connection point..

Each TNI is allocated to a single profile area. If a jurisdiction metrology procedure permits type 6 Metering installations, the TNIs must be assigned to profile areas in accordance with the metrology procedure. In jurisdictions where a metrology procedure is not active for type 6 Metering installations, the allocation of TNIs to profile areas may be arbitrary.

A profile area can only be assigned to one Jurisdiction participating jurisdiction (defined in the NER). Profile areas are based loosely on DNSP Distribution Network Service Provider. A business that owns, operates or controls an electricity distribution network. boundaries. The profile area identifies one or more TNI data sources for which the associated profile methodology is applied.

Profile area user rights access

Participant Administrators control access to Profile Area A geographical area comprising a group of one or more TNIs where a single NSLP is calculated. If part of an LNSP local area is located within the local area of another LNSP, that part of the local area of the first LNSP is considered to be part of the profile area of the second LNSP. using the Profile Area entity in the Administration menu in the MSATS Web Portal.

Viewing the profile area

To view the profile area:

On the main menu, click Profile Preparation and then click Profile Area.

The Profile Area - List displays. For help understanding the fields, Profile area fields.

Note: click any of the column name headings to sort by ascending or descending order.

To view further details, from the Action column do one of the following:

Click the View link.

Click the Show All link.

On the Profile Area - Show All interface, click View to return to the Profile Area - View interface.

Click the Profile Area sub menu to return to the Profile Area - List interface.

Profile area fields

Field	Description
Profile Area Name	A unique identifier for the profile area record.
Status	Status of the reading. A status is included for each ½ hourly reading. A – active I – inactive
Jurisdiction	The jurisdiction in which this profile area applies.
Start Date	The start date of the profile area.
End Date	The date the profile area ceased to be active. If the profile area is still in use for future dates, this is 31-Dec-9999.
Updated On	The date and time the profile area was updated.
Updated By	The Participant User ID of the operator who updated the record.