with automated testing workflows and instant validation
Reduce time-to-market
by integrating CIMbion into your development pipelines (CI/CD)
Enable interoperability
across systems, vendors, and platforms with support for validating different CIM profiles like CGMES 3.0, GB CIM, GB CIM, NC, CPSM, CDPSM and any custom-built profile
Powerful features for confident compliance
Value:
Before obtaining CGMES 3.0 certification, it could be essential to perform self-assessment and testing
Early issue identification:
Identify and address potential issues early in the process
Standards compliance:
Helps understand the extent to which the application meets the required standards
Conformance testing:
A crucial step to demonstrate that applications from different vendors are compliant to the standard and can interoperate by exchanging grid operations data in CGMES 3.0 format
Automates testing with predefined test use cases (TUCs):
With built-in, ENTSO-E-aligned test use cases based on the conformity assessment scheme (CAS), CIMbion automates key validation steps to streamline conformance testing across all required CGMES profiles
Pre-conformance testing:
A pre-test preceding the official conformance testing can verify that the implementation is fully compliant with the applicable standard documents. This pre-test in combination with the DNV CIM expertise can prevent one or more re-tests by identifying and rectifying errors ahead of the official test
Integrates with CI/CD pipelines:
CIMbion supports seamless integration into automated workflows through a RESTful API for continuous testing for CGMES 3.0
Facilitates in-house testing:
Designed for use by application developers and network operators to independently verify and validate their applications, facilitating continuous improvement and readiness for certification
Accelerates readiness for official testing:
Helps teams identify and resolve issues early, streamlining preparation for formal CIM conformance assessments
Supports expert-led review:
Enables DNV’s CIM specialists to use validation insights for targeted feedback and dataset improvement
Detects dataset errors early:
CIMbion performs in-depth analysis of CIM datasets to identify structural and semantic issues ensuring high data integrity
Performs format and schema validation:
Ensures that datasets conform to the required schema, promoting consistency and reliability in data exchange
Standardization and harmonization:
CIMification projects help standardize complex data models into CIM, promoting uniformity and consistency in data representation
Interoperability:
Ensure interoperability across systems to enable efficient and reliable data exchange between different platforms and vendors
Utilization of advanced tools:
Leverages advanced tools for effective CIMification, enhancing the quality and reliability of the process. Tools like CIMbion and DNV unSHACLed are utilized accordingly
Boost CIM validation with DNV's unSCHACLed
Automatic SHACL rule generator for any CIM profile
unSHACLed is a powerful CIMbion add-on that can auto-generate SHACL rules based on the selected schema — accelerating validation processes and enabling seamless reuse across different utility landscapes. Customize, validate, and scale with minimal manual effort.
Auto-generates SHACL rules tailored to your CIM profile
Enhances reusability across different CIM implementations
Reduces manual workload in rule definition and testing
Seamless integration into CIMbion validation workflows
Saves time in conformance testing and error identification
TNEI validates IPSA software using DNV’s cloud-based conformance testing tool CIMbion, achieving CIM/CGMES 3.0 certification
TNEI, an independent energy consultancy and provider of the IPSA power system analysis software, successfully completed its first official CGMES 3.0 conformance test using CIMbion—DNV’s automated, cloud-based CIM testing tool.
As the only ENTSO-E-accredited lab for CGMES 3.0 testing, DNV provided both the expertise and the toolset to guide TNEI through the full conformance assessment process—combining automated testing via CIMbion, expert-guided pre-testing, and multi-day review sessions.
As IPSA evolves, our commitment to understanding and adapting to market trends remains steadfast. Working closely with DNV, we've embraced the increasing prominence of the CIM format, recognizing its pivotal role in modern power systems applications. DNV's expertise has been instrumental in guiding us through the intricacies of CGMES and its significance in both European and UK markets. With their enthusiastic support, the DNV testing team, we've successfully integrated key CIM details into IPSA. This collaborative effort has culminated in the achievement of CGMES accreditation, marking a significant milestone for TNEI and IPSA. Together with DNV, we've laid a strong foundation to power system applications with CIM, ensuring our continued growth and relevance in the industry."
Gorby George
Software & Solutions (IPSA) Team Manager and Director
TNEI India
Flexible pricing and plans to match your needs
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CIM conformance testing ensures that applications from different vendors comply with CIM standards, facilitating seamless data exchange in grid operations and energy market operations.
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Ensures grid interoperability for transmission and distribution system operators (TSOs & DSOs).
Helps vendors improve CGMES 3.0 implementations and validate their software.
Standardizes power grid operations for better reliability and efficiency.
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CIMbion enables automated validation of CIM profiles, ensuring that grid operators and system vendors can efficiently exchange grid operations data.
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