PSCAD v5.1.0 Overview (March 31, 2026)
A webinar introducing PSCAD v5.1.0 enhancements, live demonstrations of new features, and a Q&A with PSCAD developers and engineers was held on March 31, 2026. This article provides a list of topics covered as well as a link to the video at the bottom of the page.
The following was covered
Project-Based Fortran Compiler Settings
Define Fortran compiler and Visual Studio configurations on a per-project or per-simulation-task basis, improving flexibility and control across different studies.
Parallel Solution of EMTDC Subsystems
Improved performance for single projects with multiple subsystems through parallel solving in EMTDC.
Automatic Page Module Creation from Selections
Easily create page modules directly from selected schematic components, simplifying schematic organization and modularization.
Circuit Building Enhancements
Streamlined tools and workflows to improve efficiency in common modeling and circuit-building tasks.
Transmission Lines and Cables in Blackbox
Expanded Blackbox support to include transmission lines and cables, enabling more complex system representations.
Presented by
John Nordstrom | Software Development & Maintenance Manager