Technology providers

The CSIP-AUS is a technical solution which includes a set of standards to enable DER interoperability within an Australian electricity sector context, along with instructions on the implementation of those standards. It was created through the collaborative efforts of Australian energy sector businesses from across the supply chain, including retailers, distribution networks, equipment manufacturers and aggregators.

We have developed a minimal set of extensions to this standard to unlock battery management, so new products and offers can be created for customers who own an eligible battery. 

We’re taking a staged approach to our adoption of CSIP-AUS. If you are one of our technology providers  – such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), gateway solution providers and third-party software providers – you’ll need to:

• Meet our technical requirements.
• Undertake testing and certification of your CSIP-AUS software client and inverter hardware.  

Synergy is focussed on aligning its implementation with other jurisdictions in Australia. We’re actively supporting the national consolidation of remote DER management approaches to streamline processes and minimise impacts for our technology providers.

Technology provider process diagram

Testing and onboarding approach for DER technology providers

Supported Solutions List (SSL)

Synergy’s Supported Solutions List details approved equipment that meets our remote management requirements as specified in the DER Functionality Requirements and Utility Interconnection Handbook. This Supported Solutions List is regularly updated.

Important note
The SSL provides information on the capabilities of individual assets. In scenarios where multiple assets are installed (including retrofit of AC-coupled battery inverters to a site with existing PV inverter/s), Synergy’s DER Functionality Requirements stipulate that the solution must achieve whole-of-site compliance. 

The equipment retailer and installer is responsible for ensuring all assets onsite:

• are included on the Supported Solutions List, or able to be managed via a device on the Supported Solutions List 
• are installed in a configuration that meets whole-of-site compliance requirements.