In version 2025, the ElmTerm object’s m:u attribute now returns phase-to-ground voltage in kV (previously phase-to-phase in p.u.) for unsymmetrical studies. Any script using this must be adjusted.
Despite its advancements, the latest version is not without challenges. The hardware requirements have increased; the GPU-accelerated modules require high-end CUDA-compatible graphics cards, which may necessitate capital investment for smaller consulting firms. Additionally, the depth of the new grid-forming converter models requires a steep learning curve. Engineers must understand advanced control theory (e.g., virtual synchronous machine loops) to parameterize these models correctly. DIgSILENT has responded by offering specialized training modules, but the skill gap remains a real barrier to entry. digsilent powerfactory latest version
: Further developed to handle complex nonlinear time-continuous and discrete-time systems more efficiently. In version 2025, the ElmTerm object’s m:u attribute
New .pfdx file format for easier sharing and updated filter layers for visualizing complex network diagrams. 3. Support Status for Older Versions As synchronous generators retire
: Dedicated tools for wind power, solar, and battery storage systems (BESS). Key Features in PowerFactory 2026
Registered users with a valid maintenance or subscription agreement can access the software through the DIgSILENT Download Area .
As synchronous generators retire, grids are becoming dominated by IBRs (solar inverters, wind turbines, battery inverters). The latest PowerFactory includes next-generation electromagnetic transient (EMT) models that accurately simulate IBR behavior through grid faults, including phase-locked loop (PLL) dynamics, current limitation, and various grid-supporting functions. This is crucial for preventing issues like harmonic resonance or false tripping that have plagued high-renewable grids.