SPS Software is used by engineers, researchers, and educators designing and testing electrical power systems and power electronics. It provides accurate, open component libraries for machines, converters, grids, and control systems within one modelling environment. From academic labs to industrial testbeds, SPS Software helps you explore concepts, verify control logic, and prepare for hardware validation.
Academic users rely on it to create practical teaching material and publish reproducible research. Industry teams use it to study renewables integration, optimize converter designs, and evaluate protection schemes. SPS Software is suited to anyone who needs precision, clarity, and flexibility when simulating electrical and control systems.
Simulates a 1000 MW HVDC link using dual 12-pulse converters. Includes smoothing reactors, harmonic filters, and DC protection for reliable long-distance power transfer.
Models 60 Hz–50 Hz power conversion using a diode rectifier and PWM inverter. Ideal for studying inverter switching and frequency conversion in medium-power systems.
Represents the inverter stage of a 50 kW microturbine system with SPWM control and LC filtering. Analyze harmonics and voltage regulation in distributed energy setups.
Demonstrates a 3.5 kW grid-connected PV system with MPPT control and LCL filtering. Evaluate solar irradiance, temperature, and power-quality performance dynamically.
Highlights a modular five-cell converter delivering low-distortion AC power. Explore harmonic suppression and waveform stacking for high-performance designs.
Performs unbalanced load-flow analysis across 13 buses. Observe phase voltages and steady-state initialization for accurate distribution grid modeling.
Models a 735 kV network with hydro and wind generation. Study renewable integration, compensation, and transient response under large-scale faults.
Simulates a hybrid two-phase stepper motor using MOSFET H-bridges. Analyze current control, ripple, and motion precision for automation systems.
Models a high-penetration wind-diesel network for remote grids. Study load balancing, voltage regulation, and seamless transitions between sources.
Perfect for undergrads or grad students learning power systems and electronics through coursework or thesis projects.
15 day free trial
Full SPS Software access to all student blocks and libraries
Node-locked licence options for personal student use
Compatible with academic software environments
Non-commercial use only
Requires valid university email for activation
Designed for faculty, teaching labs, and research teams conducting non-commercial academic work.
Best for engineers, companies, and teams using SPS Software for commercial design and validation projects.
Enterprise and team deployment options available.
SPS Software will soon be available for trial and purchase. In the meantime, you can contact our OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES team to learn more, ask questions about pricing, or register for early access. We’ll help match your goals with the right plan when the product goes live.
SPS Software is a Simulink™ ‑native platform for modelling and testing electrical power systems and power electronics. It lets you create accurate component and control models on the desktop, then progress to hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) when timing accuracy is required. SPS Software includes libraries for machines, converters, grids, loads, protections, and controls. The software is developed and supported by OPAL‑RT TECHNOLOGIES.
SPS Software is the current name for the technology previously known as SimPowerSystems. Existing users can continue their work in a familiar Simulink™‑based flow with ongoing updates and support. Many existing models open and run with little to no change, depending on version specifics. If you need help migrating files, our team can review your models and suggest the smoothest path.
Yes. SPS Software runs inside Simulink™, and requires a compatible installation of MATLAB™ and Simulink™. This keeps your modelling, scripting, and plotting in one place, which reduces setup time for new users. If you have questions about version compatibility, contact us and we’ll confirm details for your toolchain.
SPS Software closely tracks recent MATLAB™ and Simulink™ releases. Support for new releases is added shortly after they are shipped, so upgrades stay predictable. If you work in a controlled IT setting, we can advise on versions that balance new features and stability. For specific version numbers, reach out to our team.
SPS Software is used by utilities, product teams in power electronics, research labs, and teaching programmes across many countries. Utility groups study protection, stability, and renewable integration. Product teams model converter behaviour and tune control loops before powering hardware. Academic users build labs and publish methods that others can reproduce.
Yes. The libraries include models for storage, inverter‑based resources, and grid components used in microgrid studies. You can evaluate protection logic, settings, and coordination under varied load and fault conditions. The same models support research, teaching, and pre‑deployment checks for industry projects.
Trial access is being prepared. We can collect your details now and reach out as soon as access is ready for your toolchain. If you prefer, we can schedule a guided session using example models that match your use case. Use the OPAL‑RT contact form, and select “Trial request.”
SPS Software is offered as an annual subscription. Options include individual seats and floating licences for teams, and academic licences for teaching and research. If you need a site licence or a bundle with training and support, we can prepare a quote that fits your procurement process. Contact us to discuss what you need today, and what you may add later.
You receive access to documentation, example models, and learning materials that shorten the path to results. Our engineers can provide onboarding, model reviews, and guidance on moving to hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL). Webinars and knowledge resources are added regularly. For academic users, course materials and lab suggestions are available upon request.
Many models created with earlier versions can be opened and updated with minimal effort. Version specifics and custom blocks may require adjustments, which our team can help you assess. We can also suggest patterns that improve performance and keep models portable to HIL. Share a sample, and we will outline a plan with clear steps.
Keep models modular, avoid unnecessary algebraic loops, and log only what you need during early runs. Choose appropriate switching detail for each study, then increase fidelity where results require it. Use consistent units and document sample times so timing remains clear when you scale the model. If you plan to go to HIL, review I/O timing early to save time later.
ARTEMiS is a high-performance simulation toolbox designed to run electrical power systems and power electronics models in real time. It uses optimized fixed-step solvers and advanced decoupling methods to preserve model fidelity during real-time execution.
When you use SPS Software, ARTEMiS enables a smooth transition to real-time or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. You can take your SPS models, enable ARTEMiS for real-time operation, and validate controllers or protection logic with true time constraints, without rewriting your systems from scratch.
