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Regulatory requirements for external market participants

Status quo of the requirements for communication with smart metering systems and the use of the smart meter gateway infrastructure in Germany

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Smart metering systems are becoming increasingly relevant for the establishment of a digital energy system. The Federal Office for Information Security stipulates which market players can communicate with the smart metering system and under what conditions. This guide explains the regulatory specifications and requirements for communicating with smart metering systems and using the smart meter gateway infrastructure in Germany.