Dear PowerFactory user,

DIgSILENT has released a Preview Version of PowerFactory 2024.

We are pleased to introduce this Preview Version, which includes further developments to the user interface, as well as new analysis functions and many new and enhanced network models.

Learn more about these functions and many other enhancements in the What’s New in PowerFactory 2024 document, available in the attachment.

The significant developments in PowerFactory 2024 include:

• Extended functionality for the Cable Analysis module to meet revised industry standards as well as greater flexibility for cable layout specification
• Developments in Modelica modelling for dynamic simulation, both in the model definition and the graphical representation
• Enhancement to Co-Simulation, allowing automatic region detection and definition for co-simulation
• Support of curative redispatch in the Unit Commitment and Dispatch Optimisation function
• State Estimation for unbalanced networks, suitable for low voltage distribution grids
• Incorporation of LV Load Flow into the Hosting Capacity and Connection Request functions
• Many new and enhanced Power Equipment Models, to support extended calculation features and offer greater flexibility in modelling
• Extensions to the Drawing and Diagram Layout Tools to allow easy creation and representation of complex elements such as towers, cable systems or controllers, as well as network groupings
• Introduction of user-defined Hotkeys and a customisable Quick Access menu

With the new features in the PowerFactory 2024 Preview Version, we continue the process of enhancement and development which ensures that PowerFactory remains the ideal tool for a wide range of network planning and operational studies, from small micro-grids to large transmission and distribution networks, including HVDC and renewable technologies.

The PowerFactory 2024 Preview Version is available on the DIgSILENT website, to registered users of companies with valid guarantee/maintenance, on the Download Area section for registered users. Please be aware that this preview version is for your interest and feedback only; the official release is expected in January 2024.

We wish you continued success with DIgSILENT PowerFactory.​