ETAP 2024 is the latest commercial release of the industry-leading software for modeling, design, analysis, monitoring, operation, and automation of electrical power systems. This version introduces significant enhancements in usability, intelligent design tools, renewable energy modeling, grid compliance, and operational intelligence.

Key Features and Enhancements

Intelligent Design and User Experience

• Electric Copilot™: A new AI-driven natural language assistant that helps users navigate, configure, and automate system tasks using conversational queries.

• Unified PowerRibbon™ Interface: An intuitive ribbon-based user interface that streamlines workflows and reduces design time.

• Advanced Modeling: Support for autotransformers, long-line models, DC capacitors, and other complex components for more accurate system simulations.

Safety and Standards Compliance

• Arc Flash Analysis: Updated calculations according to the latest NFPA 70E-2024 and CSA Z462-2024 standards.

• Lightning Risk Assessment: Supports IEC 62305-2 methodology, including the impact of surge protection devices.

• Ground Grid Design: Compliance with EN 50522 for grounding systems in substations and electrical networks.

• Thermal & Shock Protection: Incorporates calculations per AS/NZS 3000 to ensure compliance in Australian and New Zealand installations.

Renewable Integration and Sustainability

• Feeder Hosting Capacity: Evaluate the ability of your network to integrate distributed energy resources such as solar and wind.

• Techno-Economic Analysis: Assess financial impacts of grid expansion, renewables integration, and hybrid systems.

• Smart Inverter Support: Additional control modes for grid-interactive inverters and energy storage systems.

• Alkaline Electrolyzer Modeling: Simulate hydrogen production systems under dynamic grid conditions.

Operational Intelligence and Automation

• Operator Training Simulator (eOTS™): Real-time training and system testing under both steady-state and dynamic conditions.

• Automated Fault Analysis Software (AFAS™): Automatically diagnose faults and disturbances from real-time data.

• Fault Location, Isolation & Service Restoration (FLISR): Automates outage detection, isolation, and restoration of service.

• Proactive Situational Intelligence (eSI™): Predicts and alerts users to potential system issues based on current conditions.

Data Exchange and Integration

• DataX™ Platform Enhancements: Improved import/export capabilities with support for AutoCAD 2024, Revit 2024, ArcGIS, and more.

• Third-Party Compatibility: Enhanced support for data exchange with tools like SKM PowerTools®, EasyPower®, and AVEVA Electrical.

Extended Engineering Libraries

• Over 20,000 new components, including circuit breakers, protective relays, cables, harmonic filters, and more.

• Manufacturer-certified models ensure simulation accuracy and industry compliance.

Mobile and Cloud-Based Solutions

• etapAPP 8.0: Improved field data collection with new user interface features, offline mode, image capture, and undo functionality.

• eWeb™ Platform: Cloud-based monitoring and simulation tools for remote access and collaboration.

• NetPM™: Project management and collaboration tools for distributed teams working on large-scale network projects.

Cybersecurity and Licensing

• Enhanced cybersecurity features, including secure password encryption, memory protection, and compliance with IT security protocols.

• Updated ETAP License Manager supports secure license delivery and deployment for enterprise and cloud environments.