Open and linked models
A suite of open and linked state-of-the-art models
The modelling suite covers the many dimensions of the energy system expansion and allows users to carry out integrated analyses that go beyond the scope each model offers separately.
There is a multi-energy-carrier models (GENeSYS-MOD) and models focused on the electricity sector (open TEPES, plan4res, InfraFair). Most of the models can cover the entire continent of Africa, while some are focused on local energy needs (OnSSET, EV-PV). The majority of the open energy models deal with the planning of the expansion and operation of the system.
The list below links to all the models in the suite, as well as their user guides. Open licenses chosen for different models may differ to account for specific conditions for reuse of the code, defined by the corresponding modelling group.
Linkage scripts have been developed for our models. These are openly available and allow to connect models between them, and to the scenario explorer.
GENeSYS-MOD, TU Berlin
Cost-optimising linear program, focusing on long-term developments of the energy system, with a detailed approach to sector coupling of the sectors electricity, heat, and transportation.
openTEPES, Comillas
Electricity network modelling and analysis of the impact of the implementation of specific energy policies on the development of the transmission network.
plan4res, EDF
Focused on the electricity system, comprises a capacity expansion model which finds the optimum compromise between generation/storage investment and transmission/distribution expansion for a given long-term horizon; as well as a seasonal storage valuation tool; and a European operational dispatch model.
OnSSET, FEEM
GIS based optimisation tool that has been developed to support electrification planning and decision making for the achievement of energy access goals in currently unserved locations.
EVPV, EPFL
An open-source, open-data powered model for electric mobility planning. For any region of interest, this modelling framework assesses passenger mobility demand, evaluates the spatio-temporal EV charging needs, and quantifies the potential of photovoltaic (PV) energy to meet the charging needs.
GTFS4EV, EPFL
An open-source model designed to support the planning of public bus electrification, leveraging the standardised and widely available GTFS data. The model enables rapid simulation of bus operations and the exploration of electrification scenarios without requiring detailed vehicle-level operational data.
InfraFair, Comillas
The first open-source software for network cost allocation that can be used for cost allocation of national and regional infrastructure networks and for designing network tariffs to users based on their expected or actual usage of the network.