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Solar Power Applications

DIgSILENT PowerFactory software is an integrated power system analysis tool well-suited for studying grid connections of solar power applications. It features models for photovoltaic systems and energy storage that can be used in load flow calculations, quasi-dynamic simulations, and dynamic time domain simulations. PowerFactory also allows for short-circuit calculations, voltage profile optimization, and power quality assessment to analyze high distributed solar generation systems. With over 25 years of experience, DIgSILENT provides advanced algorithms and models to meet current and future analysis needs for solar power.

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Solar Power Applications

DIgSILENT PowerFactory software is an integrated power system analysis tool well-suited for studying grid connections of solar power applications. It features models for photovoltaic systems and energy storage that can be used in load flow calculations, quasi-dynamic simulations, and dynamic time domain simulations. PowerFactory also allows for short-circuit calculations, voltage profile optimization, and power quality assessment to analyze high distributed solar generation systems. With over 25 years of experience, DIgSILENT provides advanced algorithms and models to meet current and future analysis needs for solar power.

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I N T E G R AT E D P O W E R S Y S T E M A N A LY S I S S O F T W A R E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory for


Solar Power Applications
PowerFactory features all relevant modelling capabilities and
functions for efficiently studying the grid connection of solar
generation (PV systems, solar thermal, and storage).
It combines classical power system analysis functions such as
voltage drop/rise calculation, unbalanced network assessment,
fault level calculation and protection selectivity analysis with
modern analysis tools featuring quasi-dynamic simulations,
probabilistic load flow calculation NEW in PowerFactory 2018 , dynamic
simulations including external models via DLL interface, power
quality assessment with frequency-dependent Norton equivalents
and more.

Selected Features
PV system model with integrated power calculation based on solar radiation
(1 and 3-phase technology)
Load flow calculation considering voltage dependent reactive power capability
limits and PV plant controllers with setpoint characteristics
Symmetrical and unsymmetrical network representation
Medium to long term quasi-dynamic simulation accounting for variable
PV generation and battery storage applications
User-defined controller modelling for steady-state load flow and quasi-dynamic
simulation
Voltage profile optimisation for bi-directional power flows in systems with
a high level of distributed PV generation, including optimal distribution
transformer tap positions
With more than 25 years of experience, Short-circuit calculation according to IEC 60909-0:2016
DIgSILENT provides state-of-the-art algorithms Complete short-circuit calculation method considering dynamic voltage support
and models, as well as leading, innovative according to k-factor settings and capability limits of PV inverters
developments to meet the needs of the future. Dynamic time domain simulations (RMS, EMT) for the analysis of UVRT/OVRT
capability, response on unsymmetrical events or frequency changes
Especially in solar power applications, DIgSILENT
Dynamic models of PV systems, battery storage etc.
PowerFactory has become the de-facto standard
User-defined dynamic modelling for RMS and EMT simulations
tool, providing all required models and simulation
Support of DLL interfaces for user-specific external dynamic PV system models
algorithms and achieving unrivalled accuracy as well as DSL-to-C interface for model compilation
and performance. Interface for real-time measurement data from DIgSILENT monitoring
system PFM for online grid code compliance supervision or model
validation NEW in PowerFactory 2018
Power quality assessment including harmonic analysis with frequency-
dependent Norton equivalents and impedance frequency sweeps

For more Information about DIgSILENT PowerFactory visit www.digsilent.de.


DIgSILENT
Company Profile

modelling of relevant workflow sequences,


provides quick access to relay manuals, inter-
faces with manufacturer-specific relay settings
and integrates with PowerFactory software,
allowing powerful and easy-to-use settings
coordination studies.

PowerFactory Monitor (PFM) is a multi-


functional Dynamic System Monitor which
fully integrates with DIgSILENT PowerFactory
software. PFM features grid and plant moni-
toring, fault recording, power quality, grid
characteristics analysis and grid code com-
DIgSILENT is a consulting and software com- DIgSILENT PowerFactory pliance verification. It provides easy access
pany providing engineering services in the field DIgSILENT develops the leading integrated to recorded data and test results and allows
of electrical power systems for transmission, power system analysis software PowerFactory, for the analysis of trends and the verification
distribution, generation and industrial plants. which covers the full range of functionality of system upset responses. PFM supports the
from standard features to highly sophisticated latest standards and protocols.
DIgSILENT was founded in 1985 and is a fully and advanced applications including wind
independent and privately owned company power, distributed generation, real-time DIgSILENT Consulting
located in Gomaringen/Tübingen, Germany. simulation and performance monitoring for DIgSILENT GmbH is staffed with experts of
DIgSILENT continued expansion by establish- system testing and supervision. For wind pow- various disciplines relevant for performing
ing offices in Australia, South Africa, Italy, er applications, PowerFactory has become the consulting services, research activities, user
Chile, Spain, France and the USA, thereby power industry’s de-facto standard tool, due training, educational programs and software
facilitating improved service following the to PowerFactory models and algorithms pro- development. Highly specialised expertise is
world-wide increase in usage of its software viding unrivalled accuracy and performance. available in many fields of electrical engineer-
products and services. DIgSILENT has estab- ing applicable to liberalised power markets
lished a strong partner network in many coun- DIgSILENT StationWare is a reliable central and to the latest developments in power
tries such as Mexico, Malaysia, UK, Switzer- protection settings database and asset man- generation technologies such as wind power
land, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, China and India. agement system, based on the latest .NET and distributed generation. DIgSILENT has
DIgSILENT services and software installations technology. StationWare stores and records provided expert consulting services to several
have been conducted in more than 140 countries. all settings in a central database, allows prominent PV & wind grid integration studies.

DIgSILENT GmbH T +49 7072 9168-0 DIgSILENT GmbH ist nach


Heinrich-Hertz-Straße 9 F +49 7072 9168-88 ISO 9001:2015 zertifiziert.
72810 Gomaringen [email protected] Weitere Informationen erhalten Sie
Germany www.digsilent.de unter www.tuev-sued.de/ms-zert.

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