CSIP-AUS Connect 2025: Building Australia's interoperable energy future

Australia is in the enviable position of leading the world in the adoption of rooftop solar. Smoothly integrating the renewable energy produced by these decentralised assets into the energy ecosystem is one of the major challenges of our time.

This industry event seeks to build collaboration and advance Australia's energy interoperability efforts through a two-day knowledge sharing conference and the launch of a new CSIP-AUS national testing and certification service.

CSIP-AUS, or the Common Smart Inverter Profile - Australia, serves as a pivotal standard for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) management in Australia. Designed to facilitate robust and secure communication between DERs and utility networks, CSIP-AUS is integral in navigating the complexities of modern energy systems in Australia.

This industry event will bring together key stakeholders to learn from one another and collectively explore the benefits and challenges associated with nationally consistent testing and certification within Australia's energy landscape, as well as broader DER integration issues.

Thursday, 2 October: Conference Day One

Featuring presentations from industry experts covering the future of CSIP-AUS, lessons learned, governance and cyber security issues, behind-the-meter and interoperability, and a number of industry case studies.

The day will conclude with an optional informal networking session.

Friday, 3 October: Conference Day Two

Interactive sessions with facilitated workshop-style discussions on CSIP-AUS versions and pain points, building alignment amongst DNSPs, consumer-side impacts, cyber security, regulations and standards, the installer perspective, cyber security, API versus standards and more.

A full agenda will be posted soon.

Please note: places are limited and priority will be given to Distributed Network Service Providers, energy regulators, government agencies, industry peak bodies, energy researchers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), OEM installers, energy aggregators and Home Energy Management System providers (HEMS).

Monday, 29 September - Wednesday 1 October: Testing and certification service launch

A new CSIP-AUS national testing and certification service specifically tailored to assist Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) navigate compliance and interoperability testing issues. 

"Drop-In" sessions with key ANU staff available for consultation in-person in the ANU Centre for Energy Systems DERlab or online on Monday, 29 and Tuesday, 30 September.

OEM support day on Wednesday, 1 October, including presentations and interactive sessions. 

More details coming soon.

This event, and the establishment of CSIP-AUS, has been made possible with the ongoing support of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Distributed Energy Integration Program and the Interoperability Steering Committee.