SKM Power*Tools
SKM Power*Tools is paid electrical engineering software for analyzing power-system behavior and distribution equipment on Windows, with related mobile apps f…
What SKM Power*Tools is
SKM Power*Tools is paid electrical engineering software for analyzing power-system behavior and distribution equipment on Windows, with related mobile apps for iOS and Android. Its study modules cover fault calculations under ANSI and IEC methods, load flow, coordination, arc-flash evaluation, equipment evaluation, cable ampacity, motor starting, harmonics, transient simulation, unbalanced systems, reliability, DC analysis, wiring and data exchange. The Arc Flash Evaluation module calculates incident energy and arc-flash boundaries for each location. DAPPER provides a one-line interface with a library, fault analysis, load flow, demand load, cable and transformer sizing, and panel schedules. Data Exchange handles tab-delimited, CSV and SKM XML files and interfaces with Autodesk Revit and Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical. SKM Mobile supports field-data collection, result review and project sharing. MySKM Cloud transfers projects between mobile and PTW desktop, with permission controls, but requires a subscription for full exchange.
Good
- Broad power-system study modules
- Arc-flash incident-energy calculations
- DAPPER includes one-line panel schedules
- Revit and SmartPlant Electrical interfaces
- Mobile field-data collection on iOS and Android
Watch out
- No free plan
- Cloud subscription required for full mobile exchange
- Cloud data deleted after missed renewal
- Desktop deployment requires Windows
Who it suits
It suits electric-power engineers designing or analyzing three-phase distribution systems in commercial, industrial, institutional, utility and petrochemical facilities. Teams needing Windows desktop studies with optional mobile field workflows may find its modules relevant.
Verdict
SKM Power*Tools combines extensive electrical study modules with DAPPER, data-exchange interfaces and mobile workflows. Its paid plans and MySKM Cloud requirements are important considerations for teams planning deployment.
Plans and prices
From SKM Power*Tools's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SKM Mobile App iOS/Android | $299 a year | iOS and Android · full functionality requires MySKM Cloud subscription · $299/yr |
| MySKM Cloud Subscription | $1,500 a year | annual renewal · project data permanently deleted if subscription is not renewed · accounts are not transferable or shareable · $1500/yr |
| DAPPER 50 Bus | $2,450, paid once | 50 buses · unlimited components · one-line interface · DAPPER study modules included |
| DAPPER 100 Bus | $4,670, paid once | 100 buses · unlimited components · one-line interface · DAPPER study modules included |
| DAPPER 300 Bus | $5,890, paid once | 300 buses · unlimited components · one-line interface · DAPPER study modules included |
| DAPPER 1000 Bus | $8,570, paid once | 1,000 buses · unlimited components · one-line interface · DAPPER study modules included |
| DAPPER 2000 Bus | $11,050, paid once | 2,000 buses · unlimited components · one-line interface · DAPPER study modules included |
| DAPPER 5000 Bus | $17,160, paid once | 5,000 buses · unlimited components · one-line interface · DAPPER study modules included |
| DAPPER 12000 Bus | $24,500, paid once | 12,000 buses · unlimited components · one-line interface · DAPPER study modules included |
The facts
Each one read from SKM Power*Tools's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Arc flash
- Arc Flash Evaluation calculates incident energy and arc flash boundaries for locations in a power system.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Cloud access limit
- Without a MySKM Cloud subscription, mobile users can create and modify app projects but cannot upload them for use in PTW or download PTW desktop projects into the app.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Cloud limits
- Full SKM Mobile functionality requires a MySKM Cloud subscription; without it, users cannot exchange projects with PTW desktop, and cloud project data is permanently deleted if annual renewal is missed.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Cloud retention
- Project data uploaded to MySKM Cloud is permanently deleted if the subscription is not renewed.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Cloud security
- Each cloud project has a security interface for adding users and controlling permissions.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Cloud security controls
- MySKM Cloud project security lets users assign permissions for read-only or read-write downloads, administration, and deletion.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Cloud workflow
- Mobile projects can be uploaded to MySKM Cloud for import into PTW desktop, and PTW desktop projects can be uploaded for use in the mobile app.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Data exchange
- The Data Exchange module supports tab-delimited, CSV, and SKM XML formats and provides interfaces for Autodesk Revit and Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Download access
- Software downloads are accessed through MySKM using credentials associated with a license, and the help desk instructs users to contact SKM if they need an account linked to their license.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Software downloads are restricted to a My SKM account where users view licenses and available downloads.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Fault analysis
- The A_Fault module performs fault calculations in compliance with ANSI C37 standards.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The Data Exchange module supports tab-delimited, CSV and SKM XML formats and interfaces with Autodesk Revit and Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Intended industries
- SKM says its software is used in commercial, light and heavy industrial, institutional, utility, and petrochemical facilities worldwide.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Mobile workflows
- The SKM Mobile app can collect field data, review study results, and share projects; projects can be transferred between the app, MySKM Cloud, and PTW desktop software.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Power*Tools is electrical engineering software for power system analysis and design, covering fault calculations, load flow, coordination, arc flash hazards, motor starting, transient stability, reliability, harmonics, grounding, and cable pulling.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Standards
- SKM states that PTW follows recognized practices including IEEE 399, IEEE 141, IEEE 241, IEEE 242, IEEE 519 and UL 489.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Study modules
- DAPPER includes a one-line interface, equipment library, fault analysis, load flow, demand load, cable and transformer sizing, and panel schedules.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- SKM says its technical support staff consists entirely of electrical engineers, and support requests can be sent through its help desk or by email.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Training audience
- SKM's introductory course is intended for electric-power engineers responsible for designing and analyzing three-phase electrical distribution systems.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Users
- SKM says Power*Tools has been used by more than 50,000 engineers worldwide in commercial, industrial, institutional, utility and petrochemical facilities.checked 1 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- DAPPER
- DAPPER provides a one-line interface, comprehensive library, fault analysis, load flow, demand load, cable and transformer sizing, and panel schedules.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Mobile platforms
- SKM Mobile is available for iOS and Android devices and lets engineers collect field data, review study results and share projects.checked 1 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1972checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Zephyr Cove, Nevada, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
