PowerFactory White Papers

PowerFactory can be used for power system analysis in various application areas. It provides a comprehensive set of functions for modelling power systems and carrying out many different calculations. In this way, PowerFactory supports engineers in meeting the challenges of a rapidly-changing energy sector.

The papers on this page describe some of the solutions that PowerFactory offers, to address the challenges of power system planning and management.

Working in a Team

Capabilities of PowerFactory to Support Cooperative Work on Shared Data

This white paper describes how PowerFactory Team Edition works, what functions are available and how a typical work flow can be approached.

Network Planning

It’s about more than just analysis!

In this paper, we explore the features in PowerFactory that support the network planning process.

Analysis of Low Voltage Networks

In this paper, we discuss different approaches for the network analysis and compare their pros and cons.

Indicative Capacity Analysis

Automated Calculation of Hosting Capacity of Distribution Networks for Distributed Energy Resources and Additional Loads

This white paper describes the capabilities and the architecture of a hosting capacity solution based on PowerFactory.

CIM and CGMES

Capabilities of PowerFactory to Support the CIM Standard

This white paper describes how PowerFactory can support utilities in using the Common Information Model (CIM) standard and what functions are available to use the interface efficiently.

Contingency Analysis

Analysing N-1 . . . N-k Fault Outages

PowerFactory offers a comprehensive contingency analysis module that covers the entire process from fault definition to grid analysis and reporting.