Glossary Term: Central Data Collection Agent
Acronym: CDCA
Central Data Collection Agent (CDCA) collects power station and Grid Supply Point metered volumes. It is responsible for the collection, validation, processing and aggregation of metered data within the Central Volume Allocation arena to enable Settlement to meet the Payment Calendar.
Where metered data is incorrect the CDCA is also involved in a process of data estimation and substitution. The CDCA maintains a central registration database for all Metering Systems registered within CVA and carries out Proving Tests on new registrations of Metering Equipment to check they are operational.
BSC defined definition
The Central Data Collection Agent (CDCA) is the BSC Agent for Central Data Collection in accordance with Section E.