SunSpec’s Common Smart Inverter Profile (CSIP) certification confirms that WeaveGrid’s IEEE 2030.5 implementation meets the industry’s gold standard for secure, scalable grid-edge orchestration

WeaveGrid has officially achieved CSIP certification for its IEEE 2030.5 Aggregator Client*, the communication software layer that connects our DISCO Edge DERMS platform with utility Grid DERMS platforms. 

This technical milestone has wide-ranging operational and experiential benefits for both our utility clients and their customers. 

One Standard, Faster Deployment: What CSIP Means for Utilities.

Utilities are increasingly turning to IEEE 2030.5 to standardize DER orchestration at the grid edge. Independent CSIP certification means that WeaveGrid's platform speaks this common protocol language out of the box, delivering distinct operational advantages:

• Plug-and-play interoperability. WeaveGrid connects with CSIP-conformant Grid DERMS or utility head-end systems by leveraging 2030.5 communication protocols, dispatch frameworks, and reporting constructs to materially reduce the time, cost and complexity of custom integration work.
• Multi-DER extensibility. Our certification ensures a consistent interface between utility grid operations and WeaveGrid’s DISCO platform, simplifying the extension of our patented optimization capabilities with consistent handling of DER optimization use cases (e.g., import/export limits, curtailment) across device types and DER aggregator models.
• Independently verified security. CSIP Certification confirms our platform's authentication, encryption, and access controls meet the standard's rigorous requirements and can be trusted in the most complex and sensitive grid-edge optimization use cases.

For the residential customers or site operators enrolled in WeaveGrid-powered utility programs, our CSIP-certified technology works seamlessly in the background. The end user experience remains simple and clear, while the protocol enhances the way WeaveGrid optimizes DERs to maximize both customer and grid value and enables more scalable programs across device types and use cases.

In-House Certification Sets WeaveGrid Apart

Many DERMS solutions achieve CSIP certification by relying on third-parties and bolted-on software packages. WeaveGrid’s IEEE 2030.5 Aggregator Client was developed fully in-house to integrate seamlessly with our DISCO platform. CSIP certification proves that the communication layer is standards-conformant, but the standard does not define the actual device optimization logic. This interface is where a bolted-on middleware approach can face challenges, and where WeaveGrid’s DISCO-integrated Aggregator Client stands apart. 

"Our CSIP certification isn't just about checking a compliance box; it's about building a seamless, secure foundation for grid-edge orchestration directly into DISCO,” said Kyle Garton, Vice President of Product at WeaveGrid. “By embedding IEEE 2030.5 natively rather than relying on third-party middleware, we ensure our utility partners get faster deployments, lower operational risk, and the long-term scalability they need as multi-DER programs expand."

Deploying at Scale: Integrating with PG&E's Grid DERMS

WeaveGrid’s DISCO platform currently powers Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) EV Charge Manager, the largest distribution-focused managed charging program in the country. Building on that foundation, WeaveGrid and PG&E are now working to integrate our DISCO Edge DERMS platform directly with PG&E’s grid DERMS, bringing our existing device-level, transformer-aware charging orchestration into closer coordination with PG&E's grid operations. By combining top-down Edge DERMS signals with bottom-up baseload-aware transformer data, we believe WeaveGrid DISCO will create the most optimal utility and end consumer results. 

CSIP certification provides the independently verified protocol foundation required for this deep operational integration with PG&E and other utility partners. 

“Connecting DISCO directly into PG&E’s Grid DERMS represents an exciting step forward in bringing device-level, distribution-aware charging orchestration into daily grid operations,” said Alex Collins, Manager of DERMS Execution & Operations at PG&E. “Having a certified, standardized protocol foundation like CSIP simplifies integration and allows us to scale grid-edge flexibility while maintaining the highest operational and security standards.”

The grid-interactive future: Built for where DERMS is headed  

Certification represents foundational infrastructure for the future of grid orchestration. As more EVs, batteries, and other smart electrified devices become part of the grid, the platforms coordinating them need to be secure, scalable, and built to last. WeaveGrid’s Edge DERMS continues to expand, optimizing tens of thousands of devices across North America, and CSIP certification is one more reason utilities trust WeaveGrid with what’s next.

Find our SunSpec CSIP certification details on the SunSpec Product Certification Registry.

Want to learn more about integrating your utility's DERMS with WeaveGrid? Get in touch.

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*Aggregator Client: a CSIP-certified IEEE 2030.5 implementation that communicates with the utility on behalf of multiple DERs that it manages.