Balancing Service Adjustment Data is used in the calculation of Energy Imbalance Prices, i.e. the System Buy Price and the System Sell Price as specified in Section T, Paragraphs 4.4.5 and 4.4.6 of the BSC.

BSC defined definition

means the data to be sent by the Transmission Company to the Settlement Administration Agent (SAA) and the Balancing Mechanism Reporting Agent (BMRA) pursuant to Section Q6.3.

BSC documentation

• BSC Section Q – Balancing Services Activities

• BSC Section X, Annex X-1

What is the BMRA?

The Balancing Mechanism Reporting Agent (BMRA) collects and publishes information about the electricity system in Great Britain. Balancing Mechanism and System Related Information is sourced from the System Operator (National Grid), and Registration Information from the Central Registration Agent.

• More on the Balancing Mechanism Reporting Agent

What is the SAA?

The Settlement Administration Agent (SAA) performs daily Settlement Runs and produces balancing mechanism and Settlement Reports to BSC Parties, the Funds Administration Agent (FAA) and Elexon. These reports detail monies owed and owing as a result of balancing mechanism actions and settlement of imbalances. The SAA calculates the charges in £’s from MWh data.

• About the BSC Central Services

Related terms

• Settlement Administration Agent