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Z1 Energy automates the sending and receiving of AS4 messages, emails and communication via API Web Services – reliably, securely and efficiently. Our solution supports you in the communication of key market processes: Electricity, Gas, Schedule Data Electricity, Redispatch 2.0, Traction Power Network and API Web Services for MaLo IDs.
With Z1 Energy, you can meet all the requirements of the Federal Network Agency on time and with minimal effort. Our solution is continuously adapted to new regulatory requirements and market demands. Do you have specific requirements, or want to integrate additional processes? Inquire now – we will find the right solution for you.
Test environment for Z1 Energy
The Z1 Energy test environment is a completely isolated test instance that is separate from productive market communication. It provides a safe space to try out the first steps in market communication using AS4 or API Web Services with Z1 Energy – without any risk. You can easily set up a proof of concept and test the integration of your business applications with Z1 Energy at an early stage. This allows you to quickly identify whether any adjustments are needed, such as in internal message routing, helping you avoid unnecessary costs.
How does the Z1 Energy test environment work?
Within your Z1 Energy solution, you receive a test client and external test market partners as counterparts. You also need EMT.MAK or EMT.API certificate triples for testing, which can be obtained via Zertificon. This way, the entire market communication infrastructure is replicated, including the world of certificates:
- Z1 Energy TestHub operated by Zertificon is your communication counterpart within our test environment. We provide you with external market partners for tests.
- On your Customer System, you can create an internal Test Mandator (also known as tenant) to communicate with external partners through Z1 Energy TestHub.
- To enable communication within the test environment, we have set up a Z1 Test PKI that provides our customers and partners with test certificates.
- Z1 Test Support: Our support team will be happy to onboard you and guide you through the first steps of using the test environment.
What can you test within the Z1 Energy test environment?
- Integration with your business application (ERP/B2B) via the email interface or REST API
- Issuing of certificates (CSR generation and certificate import)
- Internal and external market partner management
- Message processing of AS4 or API Web Services messages
- Clearing cases and NRR management
- Monitoring and reporting
Why is it important to test communication with AS4 or API Web Services beforehand?
The true challenge lies in adapting to your company’s internal processes and business applications. Early tests enable a realistic assessment of the integration effort and ensure that the changeover is completed on time. This allows you to identify and fix potential sources of error and coordination requirements in advance, instead of having to make adjustments during live operation.
With the test environment as a complement to your Z1 Energy solution, you can:
- Easily implement a proof of concept
- Detect and resolve errors early in the integration process – for example, when connecting your business application
- Shorten implementation time and reduce costs
- Train new employees efficiently and overcome uncertainties
- Minimize coordination efforts with external market partners during live operation
How does the Test PKI provided by the BSI differ from the Z1 Test PKI?
The Test PKI within the BSI’s Smart Metering PKI is only used to test the certificate issuance and the certificate search in the directories. Neither the BSI Test PKI for AS4 nor for Web API certificates provides any additional test scenarios. This means that internal processes and the actual communication cannot be tested with the BSI’s Test PKI. We therefore provide you with our Test PKI within the Z1 Energy test environment.