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PowerFactory DIgSILENT
Advanced power system analysis and grid simulation
As of 30 August 2026, PowerFactory DIgSILENT's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. DIgSILENT PowerFactory is a leading power system analysis software application for use in analyzing industrial, utility, and commercial electrical power systems. Softwr lists it under Energy. PowerFactory DIgSILENT is made by DIgSILENT GmbH, launched in 1985, available on Windows, Linux, API.
Overview
What PowerFactory DIgSILENT does
DIgSILENT PowerFactory is a leading power system analysis software application for use in analyzing industrial, utility, and commercial electrical power systems. It provides comprehensive analysis tools for transmission, distribution, and industrial systems.
What people use it 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
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- 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
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Capabilities
Features
Load flow calculation
Short-circuit analysis
RMS and EMT simulation
Harmonic analysis
Stability analysis
Protection coordination
Renewable energy integration
Scripting and automation
SCADA systems
Integration with SCADA systems
GIS
Integration with GIS
Matlab
Integration with Matlab
Python
Integration with Python
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Questions people ask
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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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceIs 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.
SourceBehind it
Who makes PowerFactory DIgSILENT
- Company
- DIgSILENT GmbH
- Based in
- Gomaringen, Germany
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