A charge station with a calibrated meter will produce digitally signed (encrypted) meter values. These encrypted meter values cannot be manipulated by a third party. With the help of ‘ Transparency software’ , users can decrypt the meter values and compare them against the values that have been charged to them.
To verify that the right amount of electricity has been charged, users need to know:
GreenFlux provides this data a JSON format via URL in the CDRs. Below is an example of a Signed Data for a charging session.
Please note that different manufacturers may apply different formats and do not use all fields.
Field | Data available | Description |
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Session ID | Available | ID of the charging session |
EVSE_ID | Available | ID of the EVSE (unique Connector of charge station) |
Encoding Method | Optional | Depending on the manufacturer, the encoding method might differ. More information below |
Encoding method version | Optional | Version of the Encoding Method |
Public key | Optional | The key required for decryption. May be part of the message or needs to be looked up elsewhere |
Nature | Always | Indicates the metervalues for start and end of a charging session |
Plain data | Optional | The unencrypted metervalues |
Signed data | Always | The relevant encrypted/signed data |
URL | Optional | The URL where the decryption software can be downloaded |
Manufacturers may have their own transparency software or use a software implemented by multiple companies.
Below is a list of relevant Encoding Methods known to GreenFlux.
Encoding method | Software | URL |
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Alfen Eichrecht | Alfen Eichrecht encoding / implementation | https://alfen.com/de/downloads |
OCMF | Proposed by S.A.F.E | https://www.safe-ev.de/de/transparenzsoftware.php |
EDL40 E-Mobility Extension | Proposed by S.A.F.E | https://www.safe-ev.de/de/transparenzsoftware.php |
EDL40 Mennekes | Mennekes implementation | https://www.safe-ev.de/de/transparenzsoftware.php |