Open Modelling Toolbox for development of long-term pathways for the energy system in Africa

Projektinformationen

OpenMod4Africa

ID Finanzhilfevereinbarung: 101118123

DOI

10.3030/101118123

EK-Unterschriftsdatum 6 Juni 2023

Startdatum 1 Juli 2023

Enddatum 30 Juni 2026

Finanziert unter

• Climate, Energy and Mobility

Gesamtkosten

€ 2 700 363,75

EU-Beitrag

€ 2 700 363,75

Koordiniert durch

SINTEF ENERGI AS
Norway

CORDIS bietet Links zu öffentlichen Ergebnissen und Veröffentlichungen von HORIZONT-Projekten.

Links zu Ergebnissen und Veröffentlichungen von RP7-Projekten sowie Links zu einigen Typen spezifischer Ergebnisse wie Datensätzen und Software werden dynamisch von OpenAIRE abgerufen.

Leistungen

Data Management Plan (1)

Data Management Plan

The DMP will outline how the different project data will be collected, used and made accessible and how they will be handled during and after the project, and will be updated throughout the project.Means of verification: the plan

Other (5)

First workshop facilitated and web page for network created

Means of verification: A web page for the network.

Training platform

Release of an on-line training platform for the energy system models. The platform will be designed for self-studying and include webinars, tutorials and videos.Means of verification: Platform available for use.

A suite of linked and open-source models adapted to Africa

Models adapted to African needs.Means of verification: a web access to the suite of models.

OM4A Scenario Explorer

The final release of the Toolbox including models and database.Means of verification: access to the database with some example data.

In-person Energy Modelling Platform workshop for the scientific partners

An in-person workshop for at least a week where the African scientific partners are trained in using the Energy Modelling Platform and have the possibility to discuss and exchange experience.Means of verification: invitations to the workshops, the presentations and summaries from the workshops.

Documents, reports (7)

Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication plan

A plan ensure a wide dissemination, exploitation and communication from OpenMod4Africa.Means of verification: the plan - report.

Specifications of the extensions of the open-source models

A specification of which models will be extended and a description of the extension. Means of verification: the report.

Specification of the Eastern African case study

A specification of the case study in the EAPP region including research questions, methodology, use of models, data needs and data sources.Means of verification: the report.

Collaboration with AU-EU Energy projects - first period

Report from the first period of collaboration with AU-EU Energy projects.

Specification of the Western African case study

A specification of the case study in the WAPP region including research questions, methodology, use of models, data needs and data sources.Means of verification: the report.

Catalogue of models and their functionalities

A catalogue of the models in the Toolbox and a description of their functionalities.Means of verification: access to the catalogue.

Standalone and open documentation for the suite of models

A documentation of the suite of models such that the models can be used by experts outside the consortium.Means of verification: the report.

Data sets, microdata, etc (1)

Data for the Tunisian Energy System

Set of data on energy supply, demand, infrastructure, policies, and socioeconomic factors in Tunisia, gathered from different sources (national entities and online databases).

Veröffentlichungen

Peer reviewed articles (4)

Least-cost electrification pathways for Senegal by 2030: A nationwide analysis using open-source spatial electrification tool (OnSSET)

Autoren: Adama Sarr, Aldo Bischi, Umberto Desideri, Cheikh Mouhamed Fadel Kebe
Veröffentlicht in: Energy Nexus, Ausgabe 21, 2026, ISSN 2772-4271
Herausgeber: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.NEXUS.2025.100621

An open modeling framework to support the electrification of private transport in African cities: A case study of Addis Ababa

Autoren: Jérémy Dumoulin, Dawit Habtu Gebremeskel, Kanchwodia Gashaw, Ingeborg Graabak, Noémie Jeannin, Alejandro Pena-Bello, Christophe Ballif, Nicolas Wyrsch
Veröffentlicht in: African Transport Studies, Ausgabe 3, 2025, ISSN 2950-1962
Herausgeber: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.AFTRAN.2025.100064

InfraFair: Infrastructure cost allocation

Autoren: Mohamed A. Eltahir Elabbas, Luis Olmos Camacho, Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga
Veröffentlicht in: SoftwareX, Ausgabe 29, 2025, ISSN 2352-7110
Herausgeber: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.SOFTX.2025.102069

Unlocking solar and hydrogen potentials: A comparative analysis of solar tracking systems for South Africa’s energy transition

Autoren: Alena Diesing; Jonathan Hanto; Konstantin Löffler
Veröffentlicht in: Renewable Energy, 2025, ISSN 1879-0682
Herausgeber: Elsevier
DOI: 10.2139/SSRN.5089571