CSIP-AUS documents

Documents

In this section, you’ll find a repository of documents related to CSIP-AUS and other relevant materials essential for understanding and implementing the standard. We aim to keep this section updated with the latest documents to support industry and stakeholder needs.

Standards Australia Handbook 218:2023

All clients utilising CSIP-AUS v1.1a must comply with the standard as set out in Standards Australia Handbook 218:2023, which can be accessed from the Standards Australia website here: SA HB218:2023

An updated version of this handbook was published by Standards Australia in June 2025 (Technical Specification 5573:2025) and will replace HB218:2023 following a 12-month transition period. Further details of TS 5573:2025 is provided below.

CSIP-AUS version 1.1a

CSIP-AUS version 1.1a is the current version of CSIP-AUS in use and can be found here: CSIP-AUS version 1.1a

CSIP-AUS version 1.2

CSIP-AUS version 1.2 has been developed by the DER Integration API Integration Working Group in collaboration with industry and key energy sector stakeholders. This new version will be published here following Standard Australia’s publication of the corresponding testing procedures TS5573:2025.

Testing and certification for CSIP-AUS (TS5573:2025) is currently under development and will commence later in 2025. See Future CSIP-AUS testing and certification for national alignment for more information.

CSIP-AUS version 1.2 Explainer document

The CSIP-AUS v1.2 Explainer is a centralised document that provides additional technical details, context, examples, and FAQs so those implementing CSIP-AUS v1.2 have the information required to accurately develop conforming systems. The explainer document can be found here CSIP-AUS v1.2 Explainer

CSIP-AUS Version 1.2 Server Test Procedures

Detailed test definitions that allow utility servers to be independently verified to ensure they meet all CSIP-AUS v1.2 requirements and are able to interoperate with a range of conforming CER devices. The server test procedures can be found here CSIP-AUS v1.2 Server Test Procedures. These test definitions are implemented in the server test harness described on the Consultation Activities page.

Standards Australia Technical Specification 5573:2025

All clients utilising CSIP-AUS v2 must comply with the requirements set out in Standards Australia Technical Specification 5573:2025, which can be accessed from the Standards Australia website here: SA TS 5573:2025

This document was published by Standards Australia in June 2025 and will replace HB218:2023 following a 12-month transition period.

Testing and certification for CSIP-AUS v2 (TS 5573:2025) is currently under development and will commence later in 2025. See Future CSIP-AUS testing and certification for national alignment for more information.