OpenDSS-G 6.0

OpenDSS-G by Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)

OpenDSS-G is EPRI’s next-generation distribution system simulation environment built on the OpenDSS lineage. It provides high-fidelity, unbalanced three-phase power flow and time-series analyses for large-scale distribution feeders and networks. The platform is designed to assess the impacts of distributed energy resources (DER), evaluate volt/VAR control strategies, perform hosting capacity studies, and support grid modernization initiatives. It emphasizes scalability, scenario management, and interoperability with external tools and data sources, enabling co-simulation and automated workflows for planning, operations support, and research.

Key capabilities:

• Detailed modeling of distribution equipment and controls, including regulators, capacitors, inverters, energy storage, and protection elements
• Quasi-static time-series and probabilistic analyses to capture DER and load variability
• Support for large datasets and feeder portfolios with repeatable, scriptable study workflows
• Integration pathways for common analytics environments and enterprise data (for example, GIS, AMI, and SCADA)
• Reporting and visualization outputs to compare scenarios and document results

Note: Availability, licensing, and specific interfaces for OpenDSS-G may differ from the classic OpenDSS engine. For current details, consult EPRI.

OpenDSS-G is developed by Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and is used by 1 user of Software Informer. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 2.3, 2.6, 2.7 and 6.0. The names of program executable files are OpenDSSG.exe, Start.exe.

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