PyLESA
type: Ontology
creation date: 2026-08-17T01:14:56+02:00
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PyLESA
type: Subject
type: Category:Model
page: https://wiki.openmod-initiative.org/wiki/PyLESA
wiki namespace: 0
author institution: University of Strathclyde
authors: Andrew Lyden
contact persons: Andrew Lyden
data availability: some
decisions: dispatch
deterministic: perfect foresight
full model name: Python for Local Energy Systems Analysis
georesolution: Local/Community/District
is suited for many scenarios: false
license: MIT license (MIT)
math modeltype: Simulation
math objective: Minimization of operational costs
model class: Local energy systems
model source public: true
modelling software: Python
network coverage: AC load flow
network coverage: DC load flow
open future: false
open source licensed: true
processing software: Python
sectors: electricity
sectors: heat
source download: PyLESA
technologies: Renewables
technologies: Conventional Generation
text description: PyLESA is an open source tool capable of modelling local energy systems containing both electrical and thermal technologies. It was developed with the aim of aiding the design of local energy systems. The focus of the tool is on modelling systems with heat pumps and thermal storage alongside time-of-use electricity tariffs and predictive control strategies. It is anticipated that the tool provides a framework for future development including electrical battery studies and participation in grid balancing mechanisms. This tool was developed as part of a PhD, "Modelling and Design of Local Energy Systems Incorporating Heat Pumps, Thermal Storage, Future Tariffs, and Model Predictive Control " by Andrew Lyden.
timeresolution: Hour
wiki page creation date: 2020-08-13T09:42:59Z
creation date#aux: 2459074.9048495
special property ERRP: Property:Website
special property ERRP: Property:Computation time minutes
wiki page last editor: User:Andrew Lyden
wiki page modification date: 2020-08-13T09:42:59Z
modification date#aux: 2459074.9048495
wiki page is new: true
wiki page sort key: PyLESA