PSCAD/EMTDC software has a very good library containing majority of the components needed to simulate the behaviour of modern day power systems. I developed a PSCAD model for special type of synchronous motor and an associated motor controller only using standard library components. The Integration of the new model was very simple and intuitive so that any new components can be tested without any overwhelming efforts.

This is the best electromagnetic transient (EMT) type simulation software currently available. It consists of almost all the power system component models and all the control functions required to carry out a perfect simulation. It is really easy to develop a given network in PSCAD user interface. Also it allows to develop user defined custom models, which is very easy to develop if you know little bit of FORTRAN programming. Now it comes with features like parallel simulation, muti-rate simulation etc.

PSCAD automation with python scripting is a great step forward. The Automation Library developed in Python which interfaces with PSCAD allows users to perform tasks in PSCAD easily and efficiently.