5.6 Energy Management Softwares and Tools

Software tools are reviewed for assisting in the analysis, design, and management of electrical energy systems incorporating renewable energy sources and/or communications for monitoring and control. Over 200 tools are classified by zone, domain, and layer within the CEN-CENELEC-ETSI Smart Grid Reference Architecture. The purpose, availability, source, and application of each tool are briefly described, and a summary of the strengths of selected tools is provided.