Success stories
Discover how industry leaders achieve engineering excellence with OPAL-RT’s solutions.
Energy
03 / 21 / 2025
Driving solar energy innovation: how Sungrow is leveraging OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES real-time simulators
Sungrow
Discover how Sungrow, one of the world’s largest inverter manufacturers, used OPAL-RT’s real-time HIL simulation platform to accelerate the validation of its advanced grid-forming inverters. By replicating complex grid conditions and testing across multiple standards, Sungrow ensured compliance, improved development speed, and supported global IBR deployment with confidence.
Energy
06 / 25 / 2024
HIL test automation for modular multilevel converters: how Siemens Energy streamlined control validation
Siemens Energy
Discover how Siemens Energy streamlined the validation of Modular Multilevel Converters (MMCs) using OPAL-RT’s real-time HIL simulation and test automation. By integrating automated testing workflows and replicating complex grid events, Siemens accelerated development, enhanced test coverage, and increased confidence in their power electronics systems.
Power Systems
03 / 08 / 2024
Dominion Energy enhances workforce training with substation automated training simulator (SATS)
Dominion Energy
See how Dominion Energy built a Substation Automated Training Simulator (SATS) using OPAL-RT’s real-time simulation platform to improve workforce readiness. By replicating realistic power system scenarios—including faults and blackouts—the SATS program enhances training for grid operators, supports emergency preparedness, and strengthens overall grid reliability.
Power Systems
02 / 22 / 2024
Power conversion & HIL simulators: how GE Vernova keeps German trains running on time
GE Vernova
Discover how GE Vernova leveraged OPAL-RT’s real-time HIL simulation to streamline the testing of power conversion systems for rail and industrial applications. By replicating complex fault scenarios and automating regression testing, GE Vernova reduced issue resolution time from months to days—ensuring reliability, compliance, and on-time delivery for critical infrastructure.
Energy
03 / 15 / 2023
R&D Nester leverages real-time HIL simulation to develop the substations of the future
R&D Nester
Find out how NESTER, the R&D center of REN (Portugal’s TSO), used OPAL-RT’s real-time simulation to develop and test grid-forming inverter technologies. By emulating weak grid conditions and supporting advanced converter control strategies, NESTER accelerated innovation and reinforced its leadership in renewable integration and smart grid research.
Automotive
02 / 23 / 2023
Power electronics solutions for on-board charger (OBC) development: how Valeo streamlined innovation with OPAL-RT
Valeo
Explore how Valeo accelerated the development of its On-Board Charger (OBC) systems using OPAL-RT’s real-time HIL simulation. With the ability to test high-voltage power electronics under realistic driving and charging conditions, Valeo reduced development time, improved safety, and optimized system performance for the next generation of electric vehicles.
Energy
05 / 25 / 2021
Schneider Electric validates multi-unit harmonic filter control with OPAL-RT HIL simulation
Schneider Electric
See how Schneider Electric used OPAL-RT’s real-time HIL simulation to test and validate its AccuSine® PCS+ and PCSn harmonic filters in complex multi-unit configurations. By simulating up to eight parallel units under varying grid conditions, their team accelerated development, improved firmware reliability, and resolved real-world harmonic issues before deployment.
Aerospace
01 / 06 / 2021
Taking off with confidence: magniX accelerates electric aircraft development using HIL simulation
magniX
Learn how magniX, a trailblazer in electric aviation, leveraged OPAL-RT’s HIL simulation to validate its electric propulsion systems under real-world conditions. By simulating faults, failures, and complex power scenarios in real time, magniX accelerated development cycles and ensured safer, more efficient testing for next-generation electric aircraft.
Power Systems
09 / 27 / 2016
ABB uses an OPAL-RT real-time simulator to validate controls of medium voltage power converters
ABB
Discover how ABB partnered with OPAL-RT to validate its medium-voltage drive systems using real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation. The solution enabled faster testing, improved accuracy, and accelerated development of control strategies for high-power industrial applications.
Automotive
09 / 27 / 2016
Ford validates hybrid driveline control with real-time HIL simulation
FORD
Discover how Ford Motor Company used OPAL-RT’s eDRIVEsim HIL simulator to develop and test control strategies for the Ford Fusion Hybrid’s permanent magnet synchronous motor drive. By enabling sub-10 μs simulation steps and realistic fault-mode testing, OPAL-RT’s platform helped Ford reduce development time, improve reliability, and ensure compliance with strict performance standards.
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