DIgSILENT PowerFactory Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used DIgSILENT PowerFactory
Benjamin R.
Last position:
Technical Director at maincubes Holding & Service GmbH
- Development and implementation of technical guidelines for electrical and mechanical systems
- Development of the electrical safety organisation as responsible electrician (gVEFK)
- Implementation and oversight of DCIM and related technical software solutions
- Design of technical solutions for lifecycle infrastructure and customer projects
Mohammed A.
Last position:
Consultant: Senior Power System Engineer at DEME, CWD, DERlab, LifePower
- TSO, DSO grids simulation and analysis
- Grid design integration of 3.4 GW RES and 400 MW of BESS for a large-scale green hydrogen plant
- Grid connection requirements for RES and BESS connection (50kW - 1MW)
- Requirements for providing Ancillary Services to the TSO from the flexible assets
- Expertise in Pre-FEED/FEED studies, EPC tender preparation, bid evaluation, and supplier negotiations for HV/MV substations and renewable integration projects
- Support for EPC design reviews, technical documentation, and FAT/SAT supervision across solar, wind, and hybrid energy systems
Carlos E.
Last position:
Power Systems Analyst at Flensburg Hochschule
- Analysed German transmission networks with > 70 % renewable penetration, running N-1 contingency studies to quantify grid resilience.
- Develop sector coupling energy models for Germany 2030-2050 with high spatial and temporal resolution.
- Quantified technical & economic benefits of flexibility levers such as Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) or Demand Side Management (DSM).
- Co-develop and maintain eTraGo, an open-source Python tool for techno-economic network optimisation and spatial/temporal clustering.
Mario D.
Last position:
Postdoc at Bayreuth University
Yifan Z.
Last position:
Power Plant Solution Engineer at Vestas
- Addressed customers’ electrical and grid-related inquiries to ensure projects were delivered on time and in full compliance with grid code requirements.
- Documented areas for improvement encountered during projects and provided feedback to the R&D team for future product enhancements.
- Supported Nordseecluster (NSC) and Nordlicht (NDL) projects by explaining Vestas PPC and WTG control logic and methods and authoring PPC Function Design Specification (FDS) documents.
- Tuned PPC parameters according to project-specific settings agreed upon by the customer and TSO to ensure full grid code compliance.
- Assisted project managers by clarifying the technical background of contractual agreements and participated in negotiating testing procedures for the Baltic Eagle project, then issued grid code testing procedure documents for NSC and NDL.
- Created grid code compliance statements (GCCS) based on German and Dutch grid codes, assessed Vestas PPC, WTG, and SCADA system capabilities against these requirements, and documented gaps for R&D prioritization.
Mohammed A.
Last position:
Data Scientist & Energy Consultant at Accenture GmbH
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Statistics of experts using DIgSILENT PowerFactory
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
12 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
6
Top business areas
Operations, Research and Development, Information Technology
Top industries
Energy, Education, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
100%
Doctorate
67%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using DIgSILENT PowerFactory
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
DIgSILENT PowerFactory experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Energy (83%)
- Education (67%)
- Information Technology (33%)
- Utilities (33%)
- Automotive (17%)
- Construction (17%)
- Healthcare (17%)
- Manufacturing (17%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Power system modelling
DIgSILENT PowerFactory is a power-system analysis application used to model, simulate and assess electrical networks. Companies use it for transmission, distribution, industrial and renewable-energy systems, from early planning through operational studies. Its digital network model supports consistent analysis across generation, substations, lines, transformers, loads and protection devices.
Core studies
PowerFactory specialists run studies that test how a network behaves in normal and disturbed conditions. They configure calculation cases, validate input data, interpret results and turn technical findings into decisions for planning or operation.
- Load-flow and voltage assessment
- Short-circuit and fault analysis
- Contingency and stability studies
- Protection coordination and arc-flash analysis
- Harmonic and power-quality investigations
Ecosystem and tooling
The platform includes modules for steady-state, dynamic and electromagnetic-transient analysis, as well as protection, reliability and distribution studies. Strong professionals also work with Python automation, DPL scripting, data exchange formats and GIS or asset-management data. They understand how model assumptions affect the result, not only how to run a calculation.
Project situations
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a network study must be delivered quickly, an internal team needs specialist capacity or an existing model requires independent review. This is common for grid expansion, renewable generation, battery storage, industrial electrification and connection applications. In Germany, collaboration may involve utility processes, German documentation and coordination with teams working on site.
- Build or clean a PowerFactory network model
- Assess a new solar, wind or storage connection
- Automate recurring study cases and reports
- Review calculations before submission or approval
What strong experts deliver
A capable PowerFactory professional starts by clarifying the study question, network boundary, operating scenarios and data quality. They select suitable models, document assumptions and explain limitations clearly. Their deliverables may include a structured project file, calculation settings, scenario results, plots, protection settings, scripts and a concise technical report.
Selecting the right specialist
Look for experience with the network type, study method and deliverable your project requires. Ask how the professional validates a model, handles missing parameters and checks results against engineering expectations. Remote work is often practical when files and review processes are organised; site visits may still matter for asset verification, commissioning or workshops with German-speaking stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about DIgSILENT PowerFactory? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
DIgSILENT PowerFactory is used to model and analyse electrical power systems. Companies apply it to load-flow, fault, stability, protection, harmonic and reliability studies across utility, industrial and renewable-energy networks.
DIgSILENT PowerFactory covers a broad mix of transmission, distribution, industrial and renewable studies in one environment. ETAP is often considered for industrial power management and protection workflows, while PSS®E is strongly associated with transmission planning; the best choice depends on the network, study scope, existing models and client requirements.
A strong DIgSILENT PowerFactory specialist usually understands power-system engineering, protection principles, renewable integration and data validation. Python, DPL scripting, GIS data, IEC modelling practices and clear technical reporting are also valuable for automation and repeatable studies.
The required depth depends on the study and the condition of the input model. DIgSILENT PowerFactory work involving a new network model, dynamic simulations or protection coordination needs a specialist who has handled comparable systems, while a well-defined recurring calculation may need a narrower scope of expertise.
Yes, many DIgSILENT PowerFactory assignments can be handled remotely when the model, assumptions and review workflow are available digitally. On-site work can still help with asset validation, commissioning or workshops, particularly when teams in Germany need local coordination or German-language documentation.
For a DIgSILENT PowerFactory study, expected outputs may include the checked project file, study cases, assumptions, calculation results, plots and a technical report. For automation work, request documented scripts, input rules and instructions for reproducing the results.
Ask a DIgSILENT PowerFactory specialist to explain the model boundary, source data, operating scenarios and validation checks. Reliable work connects each result to a clear engineering question and identifies assumptions, limitations and any data that could change the conclusion.
DIgSILENT PowerFactory is common in transmission and distribution, renewable generation, storage, industrial facilities, rail systems and grid-connection projects. Specialists may support planning studies, compliance evidence, operational analysis, protection reviews or model updates for these environments.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used DIgSILENT PowerFactory in their recent projects is 89 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 713 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used DIgSILENT PowerFactory in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 100% hold at least a Master's degree, and 67% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used DIgSILENT PowerFactory in their recent projects have 12 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used DIgSILENT PowerFactory in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Arabic (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used DIgSILENT PowerFactory in their recent projects are Energy (83%), Education (67%), and Information Technology (33%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used DIgSILENT PowerFactory in their recent projects are Operations (83%), Research and Development (83%), and Information Technology (50%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used DIgSILENT PowerFactory
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