DIgSILENT PowerFactory is a comprehensive software solution for the analysis, simulation, and design of electrical power systems. The latest version of PowerFactory offers a wide range of tools and features for power system engineers, researchers, and students.
PowerFactory is suitable for a wide range of studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection, stability, and harmonics. Summary of Key Features (PowerFactory 2024) Feature Category Key Enhancements Interface Customizable Quick-Access, Improved Visualizations Analysis Fast Quasi-Dynamic Simulation, Enhanced OPF Modeling
Improved calculation times for Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) simulations through automatic or user-configured network partitioning.
Enhanced Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping layers that allow background maps (like OpenStreetMap) to be directly rendered inside network diagrams. digsilent powerfactory latest version
: This function simplifies the identification of sub-synchronous control interactions (SSCI) and resonance risks in networks heavily populated by inverter-based resources (IBRs) like wind and solar.
Upgrading to the latest version of DIgSILENT PowerFactory ensures that engineers have access to the latest international standards and the most efficient modeling techniques.
The latest version of DIgSILENT PowerFactory is , officially released on February 4, 2026 . This version introduces significant performance enhancements and specialized analysis tools to handle modern, complex power systems. Key Features in PowerFactory 2026 Summary of Key Features (PowerFactory 2024) Feature Category
: Features new validity periods for fault cases and remedial action schemes, allowing for more precise operational security studies.
The latest release of PowerFactory focuses heavily on the challenges of the energy transition. Key updates include advanced algorithms for stability analysis in converter-dominated grids, which are becoming common with the rise of solar and wind energy. The software now offers enhanced electromagnetic transient (EMT) simulation capabilities, allowing for more precise modeling of fast-acting power electronics.
: Advanced modeling for wind, solar, and battery storage systems. Upgrading to the latest version of DIgSILENT PowerFactory
: Hybrid simulation pipelines have been optimized for execution efficiency. Modelica integrations run reliably across discrete-time and continuous time-domain simulations.
: The user interface is now localized for English, German, Spanish, Turkish, and Chinese. Notable Features from PowerFactory 2025
The 2026 generation focuses heavily on handling massive electrical networks without sacrificing computation speeds.
: Access the Download Area on the DIgSILENT website. PowerFactory 2025 SP4 and PowerFactory 2026 are available for registered users with valid maintenance or subscription.