Capacity building is also available for all models through Energy Modelling Platforms and by request. (Learn more about CCG’s Capacity Building offer).
These tools can also be integrated as part of the IMPACCT framework that can take you all the way from Data-to-Deal (see Model Integration)
Climate, Land (Food), Energy and Water systems approach
CLEWs
Modelling Framework
The Climate, Land (Food), Energy and Water systems (CLEWs) framework is an integrated approach to analyse athe complex interlinkages between climate, land, energy and water resources. It identifies trade-offs, balances resource demands, and helps develop sustainable stratgies. This framework can be applied from the local level to a global scale, and it can address connected challenges in resource management and climate change. Due to its flexiblity, CLEWs can be applied to various modelling tools, such as LEAP and TIMES
More resources
- Get the tool: Google Drive
- Free online course: OpenLearn Create (English) (French) (Spanish)
- Website: http://www.osemosys.org/
- Research: Google Scholar
- Developer: KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Model for Financial Analysis of Electric Sector Expansion Plans
FINPLAN
Modelling Tool
FINPLAN is a tool used for financial analysis of electricity generation projects. This includes looking at financing sources, expenditures, revenues, taxes, interest rates, and capital costs. Financial constraints can be the biggest obstacle to implementing a new energy strategy, and this model helps explore the long-term financial implications. With its help, cash flows, income statements, balance sheets, and financial ratios can all be prepared.
More resources
- Get the tool: Google Form
- Free online course: OpenLearn Create: (English) (French) (Spanish)
- Research: Google Scholar
- Developer: International Atomic Energy Agency
FlexTool
Modelling Tool
FlexTool analyses a power system’s short-term operations. It can help project potential flexibility issues over the course of a single year and explore solutions, like adding electricity storage or using demand response to improve flexibility.
More resources
- Get the tool: IRENA Website
- Free online course: OpenLearn Create:
Windows: (English) (Spanish)
Mac: (English) (Spanish) - Website: https://www.irena.org/Energy-Transition/Planning/Flextool
- Research: Google Scholar
- Developer: International Renewable Energy Agency
Model for the Analysis of Energy Demand
MAED
Modelling Tool
MAED lets you estimate future energy demand based on assumptions about socio-economic, technologic and demographic development in a country or region. Energy demand is calculated for end-uses in the household, services, industry and transport sectors. It provides a framework for mapping trends and anticipating future energy needs.
More resources
- Get the tool: Google Form
- Free online course: OpenLearn Create (English) (Spanish)
- Research: Google Scholar
- Developer:International Atomic Energy Agency
Model for Informed National Financing
MINFin
Modelling Tool
MINFin is a tool that analyses national climate financing strategies. It can help in discussions with Ministries of Finance by translating energy investment plans into financing strategies. Users can whether implementing a financing strategy in a country will work, based on recent history and forward-looking projections.
More resources: Coming soon
- Developer: University of Oxford
Open Source Spatial Electrification Tool
OnSSET
Modelling Tool
OnSSET is a GIS-based optimisation tool. With it you can create electrification plans and map out how to achieve energy access goals in currently underserved locations
More resources
- Get the tool: GitHub
- Free online course: OpenLearn Create (English) (French) (Spanish)
- Website: OnSSET.org
- Research: Google Scholar
- Developer: KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Open Source Spatial Clean Cooking Tool
OnSTOVE
Modelling Tool
OnSTOVE can compare the potential of different cookstoves, based on their costs and benefits, and help identify the best choice. The tool considers four key benefits – reduced morbidity, mortality, emissions, and time-saved – and three costs – capital, fuel, and operation and maintenance.
More resources
- Get the tool: GitHub
- Free online course: OpenLearn Create (English) (French) (Spanish)
- Research: Google Scholar
- Developer: KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyGet the tool: Google Drive
Open Source Energy Modelling System
OSeMOSYS
Modelling Tool
OSeMOSYS is a tool for the long-term planning of energy systems. It can help you find the most cost-effective way to meet future energy needs, optimising investment plans. A variation of this model, OSeMOSYS Global (link), can evalute the economics of cross-border power interconnections and regional energy integration.
More resources
- Get the tool: Google Drive
- Free online course: OpenLearn Create:
Windows: (English) (Spanish)
Mac: (English) (Spanish) - Website: http://www.osemosys.org/
- Research: Google Scholar
- Developer: KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Pathways Calculator
PathCalc
Modelling Tool
This is an innovative tool which integrates the analysis of OSeMOSYS with the visualisation features of the 2050 Calculator. As a result, the model outputs can be presented in an interactive way, with a user using ambition levers and levels to visualise results.
More resources: Coming soon
- Developer: Imperial College London
