Self Service PowerFactory
Model Builder
Zepben's PowerFactory Model Builder automates DGS & PFD models creation for DIgSILENT PowerFactory from CIM data, enabling weekly updates and seamless HV-to-LV network planning workflows.
CIM Based Foundation
- Uses Common Information Model (CIM) network data from the Energy Workbench
- Ensures consistency and interoperability across your power system tools
- Maintains data integrity throughout the model generation process
Automated Data Integration
- Weekly automatic updates from GIS or other systems (ADMS)
- Smart meter timeseries data integrated directly into power flow models
- Protection database integration enabling coordination and grading studies
Complete Network Visibility
- Transmission (HV) to low voltage (LV) model builds in a single workflow
- QDSL device model integration for comprehensive distributed energy resource modelling
- Comprehensive network representation from substation to customer connection
Self-Service Model Generation
- On-demand model generation from selected parts of the network, from sub-transmission to LV
- Batch processing for multiple network zones simultaneously
- Custom PFD template files with full user control over diagram layouts
Intelligent Data Quality Management
- Automatic identification and logging of potential data issues
- Smart adjustments made to resolve anomalous network data
- Transparent reporting of data quality improvements
Key Features
Transform your network planning workflows with automated, data-rich PowerFactory model generation. The Zepben PowerFactory Model Builder creates comprehensive DIgSILENT PowerFactory models directly from your CIM-based network data, eliminating manual model preparation and ensuring your planning studies are based on current network reality.
Improved Planning Accuracy
Replace year-old snapshots with current network reality. Planning decisions are now based on fresh, comprehensive datasets that reflect actual network conditions and customer behaviour.
Increased Productivity
Eliminate manual model preparation overhead. Your planning team spends more time on strategic analysis and less time wrestling with data preparation tasks.
Enhanced Operational Insight
Gain complete visibility from transmission networks down to low voltage customer connections. Generate models on-demand for rapid analysis of network issues, customer requests, or investment opportunities.
Business Benefits
Protection Coordination
Perform protection grading studies with integrated protection database information and complete network topology.
DER Integration Studies
Analyse the impact of distributed energy resources with models that include real smart meter data and device characteristics.
Investment Planning
Generate comprehensive models for capital expenditure analysis with current network loading, DER penetration, and protection coordination requirements.
Use Cases
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure planning studies meet regulatory requirements with comprehensive, auditable network models based on verified data sources.
Operational Planning
Support short-term operational decisions with models reflecting current network configuration and loading patterns.
Getting Started
The PowerFactory Model Builder is available as part of the Zepben Energy Workbench platform. Contact our team to discuss how automated PowerFactory model generation can transform your network planning workflows.
Ready to move beyond annual model updates? Let's discuss how real-time network data can enhance your capabilities.