SiteLink

Get your asset dispatching reliably from day one.

A secure on-site gateway that connects market dispatch, Proa’s NEXO platform and your plant control system. Deploy it as an industrial computer, enterprise server or high-availability cluster to match your site’s requirements.

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The challenge

288 dispatch intervals a day. Every one has to land.

The market operator issues new dispatch targets every five minutes, around the clock. Getting them to your plant controller means joining up market connectivity, site control systems, cyber security controls and cloud services, often across several vendors. When that pathway is fragile, a missed or late target can mean non-conformance and lost revenue.

Built for the way the market actually runs.

Proa expertise, delivered on site

We know the market requirements, the integration process and what it takes to receive dispatch reliably. We support you from integration through to operation.

One secure path

Dispatch, plant data, NEXO and control room visibility through one monitored, securely managed pathway that supports your cyber security obligations.

Right-sized resilience

From a compact industrial computer to a fully redundant enterprise cluster, match SiteLink to your site’s availability needs without overbuilding.

Ready for what comes next

Add BidPilot, PowerCast, SCADA Lite or hybrid optimisation as your asset evolves, without reworking your site integration.

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Everything you need to connect your asset to the market.

Key features

AEMO dispatch delivery+
Receives energy and FCAS dispatch instructions from AEMO and delivers them to your site control system.
Dispatch monitoring and verification+
Monitors communications and system health, and can verify the dispatch values delivered to your plant control system.
Secure site integration+
A managed integration point between your site, AEMO and Proa, designed around your project’s network and cyber security requirements.
Multi-protocol integration+
Supports project-specific interfaces, including Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA and DNP3, to integrate with your existing site systems.
NEXO plant data gateway+
Connects plant and SCADA data to NEXO for monitoring, forecasting, bidding, reporting and other Proa services.
Flexible deployment+
Available as an industrial computer, enterprise server or high-availability server cluster to suit the requirements of each site.
Hybrid optimisation support+
For hybrid assets, supports interval-by-interval control mode decisions and optimisation as operating requirements evolve.
SCADA Lite and AGC ready+
Supports AEMO SCADA Lite, AGC and telemetry gateway functions as part of your site’s market integration.

Related products and services

BidPilot

Feed dispatch and plant data straight into bidding workflows for faster, better-informed decisions.

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PowerCast

Keep your forecasts supplied with fresh site data for accurate, up-to-date forecasting.

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Control room

See SiteLink health, market communications and system heartbeat for monitoring, alerting and escalation.

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Proven performance
1st
Hybrid in the NEM
250k+
Dispatch intervals delivered
99.9%
Uptime (high-availability cluster)

Technical specifications

Connectivity

Plant interfaceModbus TCP/IP, OPC UA or DNP3
Market connectionAEMO EMMS / Participant File Server via MarketNet IPsec VPN
Proa cloud (NEXO) connectionSecure IPsec VPN providing an approved pathway between the site and Proa-managed cloud systems
Dispatch dataFive-minute NEMDE dispatch outcomes, including energy dispatch targets and FCAS enabling targets

Hardware

Hardware specificationsSee datasheet

Deployment options

Industrial computerA lightweight on-site deployment for projects with lower infrastructure requirements, or an existing redundant pathway for receiving dispatch targets
Enterprise serverA single enterprise-grade server for standard dispatch delivery, plant data integration and site connectivity where full server redundancy is not required
HA enterprise server clusterA fully redundant server cluster with automatic failover for assets requiring the highest availability and resilience

Standards and certifications

Cyber securitySOCI-compliant integration
Security architectureNetwork segmentation, access control and monitoring, supporting SOCI Act obligations and the asset’s CIRMP

Optional modules

Hybrid control mode optimiserControl mode optimisation for hybrid PV/BESS sites
SCADA Lite / AGC moduleAGC dispatch and telemetry gateway functions for SCADA Lite sites

FAQs

Why does SiteLink need hardware on site?+

An on-site gateway gives a secure, local connection to your plant control systems, so critical dispatch delivery doesn’t depend on a cloud service alone. It also draws a clear boundary between site systems, AEMO connectivity and Proa services, and keeps local operations running through temporary external connectivity interruptions.

Can SiteLink work with our existing SCADA and site infrastructure?+

Yes. SiteLink is designed to integrate into your project’s existing control and network architecture, rather than requiring the site to be redesigned around it.

How does SiteLink integrate with our site control system?+

SiteLink supports common industry protocols, including Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA and DNP3. The final interface is designed around your site’s SCADA, RTU, PPC or control architecture.

Why are there three hardware options?+

Not every site has the same availability, performance or redundancy requirements. SiteLink can be deployed as an industrial computer, enterprise server or high-availability server cluster, so it can be right-sized for your project.

Which SiteLink model is right for our project?+

That depends on your site’s availability, redundancy, performance and integration requirements. We can help you choose the right deployment during project design and integration.

Can we add more functionality later?+

Yes. SiteLink is a platform for additional capabilities as your asset evolves, including BidPilot, PowerCast, hybrid optimisation and SCADA Lite / AGC functionality.

Ready to optimise your portfolio?

Let’s discuss how we can help you to unlock the potential of every asset.