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PowerFactory DIgSILENT vs SunPower Monitoring

PowerFactory DIgSILENT logo

PowerFactory DIgSILENT

Energy

Advanced power system analysis and grid simulation

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SunPower Monitoring logo

SunPower Monitoring

Energy

Solar monitoring and performance management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: PowerFactory DIgSILENT no prices are published; the product pages only offer Request a Quotation and Demo Request; SunPower Monitoring parent company underwent bankruptcy reorganization in 2024, creating uncertainty about long-term product support
  • They diverge on capability: PowerFactory DIgSILENT covers Load flow calculation, SunPower Monitoring covers Real-time monitoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PowerFactory DIgSILENT and SunPower Monitoring actually diverge.

Attributes where PowerFactory DIgSILENT and SunPower Monitoring differ
AttributePowerFactory DIgSILENTSunPower Monitoring
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWindows, Linux, ApiiOS, Android, Web

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Energy), founded (1985).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in PowerFactory DIgSILENT

  • Load flow calculation
  • Short-circuit analysis
  • RMS and EMT simulation
  • Harmonic analysis
  • Stability analysis
  • Protection coordination
  • Renewable energy integration
  • Scripting and automation

Only in SunPower Monitoring

  • Real-time monitoring
  • Performance analytics
  • Alert system
  • Mobile app
  • Energy production tracking
  • Tesla
  • Enphase
  • SSL encryption

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

PowerFactory DIgSILENT

  • Power system load flow, short circuit and stability analysis for transmission and distribution networksnot SunPower Monitoring
  • Grid code compliance studies and protection coordinationnot SunPower Monitoring
  • Modelling renewables and distributed generation integrationnot SunPower Monitoring

SunPower Monitoring

  • Solar monitoringnot PowerFactory DIgSILENT
  • Performance optimizationnot PowerFactory DIgSILENT

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

PowerFactory DIgSILENT

  • No prices are published; the product pages only offer Request a Quotation and Demo Request
  • The commercial licence is sold by node count, in tiers of 100, 250, 500 or unlimited nodes
  • Functions are sold as a configurable package rather than included, so advanced modules are priced separately
  • Support, maintenance and upgrades are included only for the first 12 months of a perpetual licence and then require an annual maintenance contract
  • The number of concurrent users on the Multi-User Edition is limited to the number of licences purchased
  • A floating licence used on a local machine is time limited to a maximum of 30 days
  • Centralised project data on Oracle, SQL Server or PostgreSQL requires the Team Edition; Single-User and Multi-User editions use a local SQLite database
  • Education licences are capped at 50 nodes and forbid commercial use
  • Student licences are capped at 50 nodes, are cloud softkey only and expire 12 months from issue

SunPower Monitoring

  • Parent company underwent bankruptcy reorganization in 2024, creating uncertainty about long-term product support
  • Monitoring features previously free are now being moved behind premium subscription tiers
  • Limited integration with non-SunPower solar hardware

Pricing, plan by plan

PowerFactory DIgSILENT

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the PowerFactory DIgSILENT review.

SunPower Monitoring

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the SunPower Monitoring review.

Which should you pick?

Choose PowerFactory DIgSILENT if

  • You need load flow calculation.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, Api.
  • You also want short-circuit analysis.
PowerFactory DIgSILENT review

Choose SunPower Monitoring if

  • You need real-time monitoring.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want performance analytics.
SunPower Monitoring review

Questions people ask

Is PowerFactory DIgSILENT or SunPower Monitoring better?
Neither clearly leads. PowerFactory DIgSILENT starts at On request and SunPower Monitoring at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PowerFactory DIgSILENT or SunPower Monitoring?
PowerFactory DIgSILENT starts at On request and SunPower Monitoring at On request.
Does PowerFactory DIgSILENT or SunPower Monitoring run on more platforms?
PowerFactory DIgSILENT runs on Windows, Linux, Api. SunPower Monitoring runs on iOS, Android, Web.
What is PowerFactory DIgSILENT best used for?
PowerFactory DIgSILENT is most often used for power system load flow, short circuit and stability analysis for transmission and distribution networks, grid code compliance studies and protection coordination, modelling renewables and distributed generation integration. Of those, power system load flow, short circuit and stability analysis for transmission and distribution networks and grid code compliance studies and protection coordination are not what SunPower Monitoring is typically brought in for.
What can PowerFactory DIgSILENT do that SunPower Monitoring cannot?
PowerFactory DIgSILENT covers Load flow calculation, Short-circuit analysis, RMS and EMT simulation, Harmonic analysis. SunPower Monitoring covers Real-time monitoring, Performance analytics, Alert system, Mobile app. Both handle Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

PowerFactory DIgSILENT: How does DIgSILENT PowerFactory licensing work?

PowerFactory offers flexible software editions and licensing options. Customers must request a quotation from DIgSILENT to get pricing based on their specific needs and applications. A demo request option is also available.

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SunPower Monitoring: What happened to SunPower's monitoring software?

SunPower Corporation filed for bankruptcy on August 5, 2024. Complete Solaria acquired key SunPower assets in September 2024 and continues operations under the SunPower name as a publicly traded company in 2026.

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PowerFactory DIgSILENT: What training and support does DIgSILENT offer?

DIgSILENT provides training courses that can be booked directly. Customers also have access to a knowledge base, license migration assistance, and customer portal. Support services include consulting, testing and certification, and IT projects.

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SunPower Monitoring: Is the mySunPower app still available?

Yes. The mySunPower app was rebranded to SunStrong Connect after SunStrong acquired SunPower's app suite. The app provides real-time solar production monitoring and battery management.

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PowerFactory DIgSILENT: Is there a demo version available?

Yes, DIgSILENT offers demo requests for PowerFactory and StationWare products. Prospective customers can contact DIgSILENT directly to schedule a demonstration of the software capabilities.

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SunPower Monitoring: What features does SunStrong Connect provide?

SunStrong Connect provides real-time views of solar production, home consumption, and battery power flows. It includes historical performance data, battery controls, live weather data, and system alerts.

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SunPower Monitoring: Is SunPower monitoring available for commercial systems?

Yes. SunPower offers Energy Intelligence Software and Monitoring System applications for commercial and utility-scale solar installations with real-time data collection and performance analysis.

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