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FlexiGIS

2020-07-10T08:13:58Z

Alaa Alhamwi:

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|Acronym=FlexiGIS
|author_institution=DLR Institute of Networked Energy Systems
|authors=Alaa Alhamwi
|contact_persons=Alaa Alhamwi
|contact_email=alaa.alhamwi@dlr.de
|website=https://github.com/FlexiGIS/FlexiGIS.git
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|logo=Suit1.png
|text_description=FlexiGIS: an open source GIS-based platform for modelling energy systems and flexibility options in urban areas. It extracts, filters and categorises the geo-referenced urban energy infrastructure, simulates the local electricity consumption and power generation from on-site renewable energy resources, and allocates the required decentralised storage in urban settings using urbs. FlexiGIS investigates systematically different scenarios of self-consumption, it analyses the characteristics and roles of flexibilisation technologies in promoting higher autarky levels in cities. The extracted urban energy infrustructure are based mainly on OpenStreetMap data.
|Source of funding=DLR
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|license=BSD 3-Clause "New" or "Revised" License (BSD-3-Clause)
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|data_availability=some
|open_future=No
|External optimizer=GLPK, urbs
|GUI=No
|model_class=urban energy systems
|sectors=Electricity Sector,
|technologies=Renewables
|Demand sectors=Households, Industry, Commercial sector
|Energy carriers (Renewable)=Hydro, Sun, Wind
|Transfer (Electricity)=Distribution
|Storage (Electricity)=Battery
|Storage (Gas)=No
|Storage (Heat)=No
|Market models=energy technology market
|georesolution=building, street, district, city
|timeresolution=15 Minute
|network_coverage=distribution
|Observation period=Less than one year
|math_modeltype=Optimization, Simulation
|math_modeltype_shortdesc=Modelling and optimisation mathematical model
|math_objective=simualte local urban demand and supply, localise distributed storage, minimise total system costs
|is_suited_for_many_scenarios=No
|montecarlo=No
|citation_references=GIS-based urban energy systems models and tools: Introducing a model for the optimisation of flexibilisation technologies in urban areas
|citation_doi=https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.01.048.
|Model validation=simulated consumption and generation were validated against real measured data
|Comment on model validation=real data of the respective city are required
|Model input file format=No
|Model file format=No
|Model output file format=No
}}

File:Suit1.png

2020-07-10T08:13:46Z

Alaa Alhamwi:

DLR Institute of Networked Energy Systems

2020-01-17T10:54:14Z

Alaa Alhamwi:

{{Institution
|Full Name=German Aerospace Center DLR Institute of Networked Energy Systems Oldenburg
|Abbreviation=DLR Institute of Networked Energy Systems
|Website=https://www.dlr.de/ve/en/
|Address=Carl-von-Ossietzky-Straße 15 26129 Oldenburg
}}

FlexiGIS

2020-01-17T10:51:17Z

Alaa Alhamwi:

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|authors=Alaa Alhamwi
|contact_persons=Alaa Alhamwi
|contact_email=alaa.alhamwi@dlr.de
|website=https://github.com/FlexiGIS/FlexiGIS.git
|source_download=https://github.com/FlexiGIS/FlexiGIS.git
|text_description=FlexiGIS: an open source GIS-based platform for modelling energy systems and flexibility options in urban areas. It extracts, filters and categorises the geo-referenced urban energy infrastructure, simulates the local electricity consumption and power generation from on-site renewable energy resources, and allocates the required decentralised storage in urban settings using urbs. FlexiGIS investigates systematically different scenarios of self-consumption, it analyses the characteristics and roles of flexibilisation technologies in promoting higher autarky levels in cities. The extracted urban energy infrustructure are based mainly on OpenStreetMap data.
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|citation_doi=https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.01.048.
|Model validation=simulated consumption and generation were validated against real measured data
|Comment on model validation=real data of the respective city are required
|Model input file format=No
|Model file format=No
|Model output file format=No
}}

FlexiGIS

2020-01-17T10:47:33Z

Alaa Alhamwi: Created page with "{{Model |Full_Model_Name=Flexibilisation in Geographic Information Systems |Acronym=FlexiGIS |author_institution=German Aerospace Center (DLR) Institute of Networked Energy Sy..."

{{Model
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|authors=Alaa Alhamwi
|contact_persons=Alaa Alhamwi
|contact_email=alaa.alhamwi@dlr.de
|website=https://github.com/FlexiGIS/FlexiGIS.git
|source_download=https://github.com/FlexiGIS/FlexiGIS.git
|text_description=FlexiGIS: an open source GIS-based platform for modelling energy systems and flexibility options in urban areas. It extracts, filters and categorises the geo-referenced urban energy infrastructure, simulates the local electricity consumption and power generation from on-site renewable energy resources, and allocates the required decentralised storage in urban settings using urbs. FlexiGIS investigates systematically different scenarios of self-consumption, it analyses the characteristics and roles of flexibilisation technologies in promoting higher autarky levels in cities. The extracted urban energy infrustructure are based mainly on OpenStreetMap data.
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|open_source_licensed=Yes
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|GUI=No
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|technologies=Renewables
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|Storage (Electricity)=Battery
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|Storage (Heat)=No
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|Observation period=Less than one year
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|citation_doi=https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.01.048.
|Model validation=simulated consumption and generation were validated against real measured data
|Comment on model validation=real data of the respective city are required
|Model input file format=No
|Model file format=No
|Model output file format=No
}}

Open Energy Modelling Workshop - Frankfurt 2017

2017-04-04T06:58:44Z

Alaa Alhamwi: /* Short Presentations */

This is the wiki page for the upcoming Sixth Workshop of the Open Energy Modelling Initiative, a grass-roots organization of modellers from various research institutes, universities and companies. The workshop will take place in '''Frankfurt, Germany''' hosted by the [https://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/en/ Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies] (see [[Events|Events]] for previous workshops). The workshop will take place on '''20-21 April 2017''', with an optional tutorial day before on 19 April 2017. Since the workshop is run by volunteers, there is no registration fee, so feel free to join! 

This wiki page will be updated frequently with a programme and practical information. All participants are invited to contribute suggestions of different sessions to be included in the programme. In the meantime, feel free to register on the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/openmod-initiative mailing list] where all things regarding energy modelling are discussed.

= About the workshop =

The Openmod Workshops provide a forum for modellers to come together and discuss how to further the use of open data and open software tools in the energy modelling community. Topics range from exchanges about specific types of data (e.g. sources for open data on building stocks or distribution networks) to advocacy and outreach.

Only a small part of the workshop consists of prepared presentations. For the rest of the workshop, participants work together in breakout groups on specific topics. The topics are chosen by the participants themselves, so please get actively involved by suggesting topics! To get the most out of the workshop, it is suggested to consider in advance what you would like to discuss.

Breakout groups should have specific aims, which can be followed up after the workshop, e.g. improving the openmod wiki pages, lobbying a data-holder to change its licencing, improving educational tools, or outreach.

= Practical information =

[[File:FIAS.jpg|left|400px|Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies|alt=Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies]]

 '''Venue:''' Main Auditorium, [https://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/en/ Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies]

'''Getting there:''' [https://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/en/how-to-find-us/ How to find us] - please note that it talkes 30-40 minutes with the local train to get from the Frankfurt main train station to the Uni Riedberg campus where FIAS is situated

'''Map:''' [http://www.openstreetmap.org/way/37803842 OpenStreetMap]

'''Train connections:''' Brussels (3 hours), Berlin (4 hours), Denmark (8 hours via Hamburg), London (7 hours via Brussels), Milan (7 hours via Basel), Paris (4 hours)

'''Accommodation:''' There is no specific accommodation recommendation - Frankfurt is small enough that you can travel easily from any part of the city to the workshop venue. For bookings, try [https://www.airbnb.com/ airbnb], [https://booking.com booking.com] or [https://hrs.de HRS]. We do recommend that you book early, since room prices can be high at short notice. It is also possible to commute from nearby towns such as Bad Homburg, Offenbach, Wiesbaden, Mainz or Darmstadt.

= Registration =

Registration has now closed because the workshop is full! There are only 65 places. You can join the waiting list be filling out the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIPWiecbSSfk4Wx2qjVYmWccVrDdFoccxQtJqqkEZJEk0T3A/viewform registration form], but we cannot guarantee you a place. If people drop out, we will inform you by email that your place is now secure.

All the information that you enter in the form is visible on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DhJilqY7QumFpT-i5hhO9CdLzFX7gtOIvbQv5LUq-io/ participant list], apart from your email address which is kept private.

If you run into any problems with the registration, drop an email to Wided Medjroubi (Wided.Medjroubi at next-energy.de).

If you would like to give a 4-minute talk, please edit the list of talks below (you have to create an account on the wiki and log in first - see the buttons at the top right of this page).

= Participants =

Everyone who has registered is visible on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DhJilqY7QumFpT-i5hhO9CdLzFX7gtOIvbQv5LUq-io/ participant list].

= Filming / Live Streaming =

It is planned to film and live stream the first 3 hours of the conference.

If speakers consent to the filming of their talks, please fill out the [[:File:Fias filming consent.pdf|filming consent form]] and email/fax it to the FIAS contact listed in the form. Otherwise it will be assumed you do not give permission for your presentation to be filmed.

All filmed material will be released unter a [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Creative Commons BY 4.0] licence.

= Programme =

== Day 1: Optional Tutorials (Wednesday 19th April 2017) ==

On the day before the main official workshop, optional tutorials will be organised for students new to scientific computing and energy system modelling.

The tutorials will be split into two streams "General Scientific Computing" (entry-level git, Python) and "Advanced Topics" (Geographical Information Systems (GIS), visualisation, optimisation, energy system modelling). Each stream will take place in separate rooms at FIAS, each of which has a maximum of 20 places available.

 

=== General Scientific Computing Entry Level ===

Room: Seminar Room 0.101

[http://pad.software-carpentry.org/openmod-frankfurt-stream1 Etherpad for taking notes]

This stream is a hands-on introduction to Unix, Git, and Python. '''Please bring your own laptop and make sure you have all necessary software installed ahead of the day. You may follow the [https://swcarpentry.github.io/workshop-template/#setup given instructions] on how to install: Bash Shell, Git, Text Editor, Python.'''

09:00 - 09:30 -- Welcome, Intro, Setup

09:30 - 10:30 -- Fundamentals of Unix shell

10:45 - 13:00 -- Version Control with Git

13:00 - 14:00 -- Lunch Break

14:00 - 16:00 -- Programming in Python

 

=== Advanced Topics ===

Room: Seminar Room 0.200

[http://pad.software-carpentry.org/openmod-frankfurt-stream2 Etherpad for taking notes]

This stream is a hands-on introduction to Pyomo, QGIS, and Python visualisation frameworks. Please bring your own laptop and make sure you have all necessary software installed (list and installation instructions tba).

09:00 - 09:30 -- Welcome, Intro, Setup

09:30 - 11:00 -- Solving Optimisation Problems using Pyomo

11:00 - 13:00 -- Open Source GIS using QGIS

13:00 - 14:00 -- Lunch Break

14:00 - 16:00 -- Visualisation Frameworks in Python

=== Energy Model Introductions ===

Room: Main Auditorium 0.100

This stream contains lectures introducing energy models.

16:30 - 17:00 -- Calliope

17:30 - 18:00 -- OSeMOSYS

18:00 - 18:30 -- Oemof

18:30 - 19:00 -- PyPSA

 

 

== Day 2: Main Workshop (Thursday 20th April 2017) ==

Rooms: Main Auditorium 0.100

In addition for breakout groups: Seminar rooms 0.101 and 0.200, FIAS Faculty Club (4th floor)

=== Thursday Morning ===

10:00 Start

10:00 - 10:15 Welcome address and logistical information (FIAS)

10:15 - 10:30 What is the Open Energy Modelling Initative?

10:30 - 11:10 Introduction (everyone)

11:10 - 11:40 Short model presentations

11:40 - 12:00 Coffee

12:00 - 12:30 Short model presentations

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

=== Thursday Afternoon ===

13:30 - 14:00 Introducing break-out groups (plenary) and organisation of where and when

14:00 - 15:30 Break-out groups 1 (parallel)

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee break

16:00 - 17.30 Break-out groups 2 (parallel)

17.30 - 18:00 Reporting back (plenary)

18:00 Finish

19:00 Dinner at [http://www.apfelwein-dax.de/essen_trinken.html Apfelwein Dax] in Sachsenhausen, approximately 35 minutes from the workshop location. Seats have been reserved for 40 people; the maximum space is for 45 people. If you want to join the dinner, please [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OdLGPCkon-PdcAXcwCgTXtBsCW60B5aEgEyxiBckM0s/edit#gid=0 sign up here]. There is a reasonable selection of vegetarian dishes; they can also provide vegan dishes, but the selection is somewhat limited.

== Day 3: Main Workshop (Friday 21st April 2017) ==

Rooms: Main Auditorium 0.100

In addition for breakout groups: Seminar rooms 0.101 and 0.200, FIAS Faculty Club (4th floor)

=== Friday Morning ===

09:30 Start

09:30 - 10:00 Summary of first day, discussion of breakout groups for this day

10:00 - 11:30 Break-out groups 3 (parallel)

11:30 - 12:00 Coffee break

12:00 - 12:30 Reporting back (plenary)

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

=== Friday Afternoon ===

13:30 - 14:30 TechTalks or other discussion

14:30 - 15:30 Wrap up, next workshop

16.00 End of workshop

== Day 4: Optional Tour of the Region (Saturday 22nd April 2017) ==

Walk through vineyards of Rheingau / Tour of Frankfurt / Museums Tour (if raining)

On this day there is also a [http://marchforscience.de/auch-in-deiner-stadt/frankfurt-rhein-main/ March for Science through Frankfurt] to celebrate Earth Day

 

= Breakout groups =

The workshop is organised from and for modellers and stakeholders of the open energy modelling community who want to exchange and discuss about energy models, code, data, licenses, transparency, making results understandable to stakeholders, campaigning for open data...; if you are interested to discuss a special subject you can propose [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d86QsKWc3hKWyUNuEKeEndhuOW03xFWUSzXnsi3Bl9o/edit# breakout groups] on the google sheet. Please communicate your ideas for new breakout groups and add your name to a group that you would like to join. You can add suggestions for the content either in the table or as a comment.

= Short Presentations =

If you want to give a short presentation at the start of the workshop (4 mins + 1 min questions), e.g. a model introduction, please add your talk title and name here.

It is planned to film and live stream the presentations. If speakers consent to the filming of their talks, please fill out the [[:File:Fias filming consent.pdf|filming consent form]] and email/fax it to the FIAS contact listed in the form. Otherwise it will be assumed you do not give permission for your presentation to be filmed. All filmed material will be released unter a [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Creative Commons BY 4.0] licence.

#[https://github.com/FRESNA/atlite Atlite]: A light-weight xarray-based Python library for processing weather data ([[Jonas Hörsch|Jonas Hörsch]])
#[https://renewables.ninja Renewables.ninja]: an open platform for modelling global wind and solar power (Stefan Pfenninger or Iain Staffell)... 
#[https://openfredproject.wordpress.com/ open_FRED] [https://github.com/wind-python/windpowerlib windpowerlib] and hydrolib: Generating renewable time series (Birgit Schachler)
#The Electricity Systems Optimisation framework - capacity planning considering endogneous technology learning (Clara Heuberger)
#[http://open-power-system-data.org/ Open Power System Data]: A free and open data platform for power system modelling (Ingmar Schlecht or Kristian Reincke)
#[http://oep.iks.cs.ovgu.de/dataedit/ OpenEnergy Database]: Current status and concept of the oedb (Ludwig Hülk)
#Latest release of the OpenEnergy Platform: what is possible - what is missing (Stephan Günther)
#[https://github.com/openego/dingo DIstribution Network GeneratOr (DINGO)]: An open tool to generate synthetic medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution grids based on open data (Editha Kötter).
#[https://oemof.org/ oemof]: News and latest Updates (Birgit Schachler)
#OSeMOSYS: latest features (Georgios Avgerinopoulos)
#[http://friendly-sam.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html Friendly Sam]: A toolbox for optimization based energy system models (Alexander Kärkkäinen)
#The work of the [http://www.met.reading.ac.uk/~energymet/home/index.php Energy Meterology group] at the University of Reading (Paula Gonzalez)
#The open_eGo grid model for the German high- and extra-high voltage power grid (Lukas Wienholt)
#Can we replicate the urban energy system structure using open source data and models? (Alaa Alhamwi)

 

 

= Tech talks =

If you want to give a short presentation on some neat piece of software or methodology, etc., that has improved your research or workflow, add your talk title and your name here.

#[https://conda-forge.github.io conda-forge] -- community driven package distribution (Tim Tröndle)
#Transparency tools for energy system modelling (Ludwig Hülk)
#...

Open Energy Modelling Workshop - Stockholm 2016

2016-04-15T12:18:05Z

Alaa Alhamwi: /* Proposed short talks and presentations */

This is the wiki page for the upcoming '''Fourth Workshop of the [http://openmod-initiative.org/ Open Energy Modelling Initiative]''', a grass-root organization of modellers from various European research institutes and universities. After two workshops in Berlin and one in London, the next one will be in '''Stockholm, Sweden hosted by [http://www.kth.se/en/itm/inst/energiteknik/forskning/desa/welcome-to-the-unit-of-energy-systems-analysis-kth-desa-1.197296/ KTH]'''.The workshop takes place on '''28-29 April, 2016'''. As always, there is no registration fee, so feel free to join!

This wiki page will be updated frequently; with a program and practical information. All participants are invited to contribute suggestions of different sessions to be included in the program. And in the meantime, feel free to register on the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/openmod-initiative mailing list] where all things regarding energy modelling are discussed.

 

 

== Background ==

Energy models are widely used for policy advice and research. They serve to answer questions on energy policy, decarbonization, and transitions towards renewable energy sources. Yet, most energy models are black boxes – even to fellow researchers. This is what we want to change. We are a group of modellers from various universities and research institutes who want to promote open energy modelling. We believe that Open Source models and Open Data will advance knowledge and lead to better energy policies. Our mission is to enable Open Source energy modelling by providing a platform for collaboration as well as tools along the full value chain of energy economics and energy system models. That is why we founded the Open Energy Modelling Initiative (openmod initiative) just a year ago. You are welcome to join us for our next workshop!

 

== Practical information ==

[[File:KTH campus.JPG|left|300px|alt=KTH campus.JPG]] 

Venue: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm  Map: [https://goo.gl/maps/rrmJwDPzS382 https://goo.gl/maps/rrmJwDPzS382] 

Dates: 28-29 April, 2016 Begin: Thursday (28 April) 10.00 End: Friday (29 April) 16:00 

[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/openmod-initiative Join our mailing list] to receive updates. Fee: no registration fee, but you will need to cover your own food and lodging expenses.

Accommodation option: [http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/elite-arcadia.en-gb.html?aid=311984;label=elite-arcadia-FxM5qzBbBwoKMW*sBkmKgAS72034809313:pl:ta:p1:p2:ac:ap1t2:neg:fi:tiaud-146342138470:kwd-9075294584:lp9062457:li:dec:dm;sid=32462409aa91f156f9d0002661f704d5;dcid=4;dist=0;room1=A,A;sb_price_type=total;srfid=6b6ac29d58c3ce5838fec633122e0413c52c78e5X1;type=total;ucfs=1& Elite Hotel Arcadia] is the closest hotel to the venue.

 

[[File:DESA logo.png|left|300px|alt=DESA logo.png]] 

The workshop is hosted by the [http://www.kth.se/en/itm/inst/energiteknik/forskning/desa/welcome-to-the-unit-of-energy-systems-analysis-kth-desa-1.197296/ Unit of Energy Systems Analysis, KTH].

 

== Registration ==

'''We've now reached the upper size limit of the rooms booked for the workshop (50 people), so registration is closed!''' If addition space becomes available, we will re-open the registration. If you would like to join the waiting list, you can still register using the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uuf9uR0Im9XydcAyUCFtnIQB23VjGUYzlhWIfBDcjY4/viewform registration form], but all registrations made on or after 12th April cannot be guaranteed entry to the workshop (we will of course inform you as soon as we can confirm whether there's extra space due to e.g. people dropping out).

 All the information that you enter in the form is visible on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12PuGA4PhUP5oJgPDT7SfIHxU4VIJDvh-JI4wtFjwyvQ/ participant list], apart from your email address which is kept private.

If you run into any problems with the registration, drop an email to Tom Brown (brown at fias.uni-frankfurt.de).

If you would like to give a 4-minute talk, please edit the list of talks below (you have to create an account on the wiki and log in first - see the buttons at the top right of this page).

== Participants ==

Everyone who has registered is visible on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12PuGA4PhUP5oJgPDT7SfIHxU4VIJDvh-JI4wtFjwyvQ/ participant list].

 

== Break-out-groups ==

A break-out-group is a workshop-like gathering of interested individuals for a timespan of 2-3 hours to actively discuss a common topic. All groups feature 1-2 organisers whose responsibility is to moderate the discussion and capture any results in written form (preferably in a shared Google Document [for easier simultaneous editing of all participants]).

The Third Workshop featured a total 22 break-out groups, which were considered too numerous in hindsight. At the same time, the breadth of covered topics. This section is the attempt to bundle similar break-out-group topics under more general labels to reduce the number of groups, while keeping their total scope as broad as possible.

 

=== Finding topics for break-out-groups ===

This table is an attempt to map the [[Open Energy Modelling Workshop - London 2015|Break-out-groups from the Third Workshop]] to a smaller number of covered topics.

{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" border="1" rules="rows" frame="hsides"
|-
! scope="col" rowspan="1" colspan="2" | Third Workshop break-out-group name
! scope="col" | Covered topic(s)
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 1
| Open weather data
| Open Data
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 2
| Renewables.ninja
| Open Data
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 3
| Use of models in government and industry
| Outreach
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 4
| Model Factsheets
| Visibility
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 5
| Open model testing
| Coding
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 6
| Demand side and storage
| Tech, Modelling
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 7
| Wind potentials
| Open Data, Tech, Modelling
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 8
| Hydro electricity
| Open Data, Tech, Modelling
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 9
| The Open Power System Data platform
| Open Data
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 10
| Pros and cons of Open Source modelling
| Licensing, Outreach
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 11
| Energy modeling for beginners
| Coding, Modelling
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 12
| OpenEnergy platform
| Open Data
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 13
| Open Access publishing in energy modelling
| Outreach, Publishing
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 14
| Openmod article
| Outreach
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 15
| Conference
| Outreach
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 16
| Funders best practice list
| Outreach
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 17
| Data sources hackathon
| Open Data, Coding
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 18
| Openmod website
| Outreach
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 19
| Which license fits my model?
| Licensing
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 20
| Consultation “Marktstammdatenregister” BNetzA
| Open Data, Outreach
|-
| style="text-align: right" | 21
| Load-flow modelling / grids
| Modelling, Tech
|-
| 22
| Python/Pyomo user group
| Coding, Modelling
|}

 

=== Proposed break-out-groups ===

With the previous mapping at hand, one could therefore propose the following topics. ''This list is open to discussion!''

#'''Open Data '''Most probable candidate for splitting in 2-3 different groups: covers data publishing (where and how), data acquisition (from where and how) and possibly data processing
#'''Modelling'''    (Mathematical) modelling techniques, algorithms, basically all conceptual work that is independent from the actual implementation (cf. '''Coding''').
#'''Tech'''    similar to '''Modelling''', but more focused on the specifics of specific technologies like fluctuating renewables, power grid, power plants (generators, turbines, ...). Probable candidate for splitting, if many participants with divergent interests come together
#'''Coding     '''software frameworks for modelling, data processing, optimisation, data visualisation; ask for tips, share tricks, present possibly helpful new stuff; possible split: introductory "course"-style group and a more advanced "sharing of experience"-style group
#'''Publishing'''    is about (Open Access|Traditional|Other) methods of publishing one's research
#'''Licensing'''    as about license questions for choosing the "right" license for one's own published works or for how to comply with the licenses of others' works. Possible overlap with '''Open Data'''
#'''Outreach'''    is about increasing awareness for open (energy) modelling community with Openmod as a common banner. This includes discussing the common mid- and long-term goals, presenting the current progress
#'''Visibility'''    is about increasing the reach of one's individual/institute's reach through various means. Possible overlap with '''Publishing'''

This list is of course open to discussion and change! '''Be bold''' and edit, suggest and edit on the talk page or the Openmod mailing list. In the end, the existence of a break-out-groups lives and dies with people interested in discussing the proposed topics.

 

 

 

== Proposed short talks and presentations ==

Please list your name and a proposed title of a specific topic or research activity that you would like to present (4 minutes talk, 1 minutes Q&A, maximum 3 ppt slides)

#Network modelling with free software (Tom Brown)
#Urban energy systems modelling & the HUES platform (Andrew Bollinger)
#Using causal network analysis to measure electricity market synchronisation (Giorgio Castagneto-Gissey)
#Model based analysis of policy measures and transformation pathways to a sustainable energy system in europe (Abhishek and Berit)
#Concept of expanding the openmod online presence (please put in line with HUES platform (point 2)) - introduction to the breakout group (outreach) (Berit Müller, Eva Wiechers/Martin Glauer)
#Ensemble forecasting in district heating (Magnus Dahl)
#Using Open GIS-data and Models for Spatio-temporal Analysis of Urban Energy Systems (Alaa Alhamwi)

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