#Openmod
A new dashboard from Open Energy Transition, tracking the development and community activity of more than 200 different open source energy modeling projects. #EnergySky

openmod-tracker.org
Streamlit
openmod-tracker.org
September 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Openmod workshops are now open for registration. Free entry. Great place for energy+grid planners. I hope 🇺🇸 will join the Canadian event. Links:
🔗 Canada: forum.openmod.org/t/openmod-wo...
🔗 South Africa: forum.openmod.org/t/openmod-wo...

Please share 🙏🏽

#freethemodels #opendata #opensource
March 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Great to see the International Energy Agency (IEA) embrace #opensource energy modelling tool PyPSA

used for hourly modelling in their new report on future flexibility needs at different scales (hourly, seasonal, inter-annual)

#openmod #freethemodels

www.iea.org/reports/mana...
Managing the Seasonal Variability of Electricity Demand and Supply – Analysis - IEA
Managing the Seasonal Variability of Electricity Demand and Supply - Analysis and key findings. A report by the International Energy Agency.
www.iea.org
April 24, 2024 at 2:35 PM
The video from the Open Data for Energy Modeling panel we organized at OpenMod in November is up! Thanks to Max Parzen and Open Energy Transition for organizing the conference.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh1-...
Openmod panel: Let's talk about open data for energy modelling (Stanford, 14.11.2023)
The panel was part of the Openmod workshop in November 2023. More details of the workshop are available at https://forum.openmod.org/t/openmod-meets-usa-2023...
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2024 at 2:21 PM
I met him at an OpenMod conference in Berlin in 2018 and it was fun.
November 23, 2024 at 6:50 PM
The course includes hands-on introductions to various libraries useful for modelling energy systems and processing data: Python, numpy, matplotlib, pandas, geopandas, cartopy, rasterio, pysheds, atlite, `networkx`, linopy, pypsa, plotly, and streamlit.

#PyPSA #python #energy #MOOC #openmod
February 1, 2026 at 10:15 AM
🔹 iDesignRES at Openmod 2025! 🔹

Our coordinator NTNU joined #Openmod 2025 at KTH dES in Stockholm! 🚀

We discussed open-source and high-resolution data for energy modeling, and led a session on best practices & challenges.

Thanks to #OpenMod for the inspiring exchange! ⚡

#EnergyModeling #OpenData
March 31, 2025 at 9:33 AM
What are the key smallish (say, 30 to 120 people) topical meetings coming up in the next year or so (say, through summer 2027) on:

-- climate science
-- climate impacts
-- climate economics

Big meetings are great for seeing a diverse set of people, but small topical meetings are often best.
June 17, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Open energy models are critical infrastructure — security matters. The Openmod Tracker now integrates OpenSSF Scorecards, helping assess risks across 220+ open energy system modelling tools.

❤️‍🩹 Check your tool’s health: openmod-tracker.org
#OpenSource #OpenSSF
May 28, 2026 at 1:58 PM
OpenMod South Africa 2026
The Inaugural OpenMod Workshop on the African Continent Friday, 26 June 2026 | University of Cape Town, South Africa 🎫 Free to attend | 🎥 Sessions will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube About the Event Open Energy Transition and the Energy Systems Research Group from the University of Cape Town are proud to announce OpenMod South Africa 2026, the first OpenMod Workshop ever held on the African continent. Open-source energy system modelling has been evolving for years. It is already embedded in regulatory processes, power system planning, flexibility assessments, and investment analyses across Europe and beyond. The tools have matured. The community has grown. And now the conversation is coming to Africa. OpenMod South Africa will bring together researchers, system planners, utilities, regulators, developers, and students working at the intersection of energy, data, and climate to showcase what open modelling can do, share what it has already done, and build the foundations for a stronger African open modelling community. If open-source modelling is new to you, you are warmly welcome. This workshop is designed for all levels of experience. What to Expect ⚡ Lightning talks — concise presentations on tools, methods, and real-world applications 🖥 Technical demonstrations — live walkthroughs of open-source frameworks and case studies 💬 Breakout sessions — facilitated discussions on regional planning challenges and data gaps 🤝 Networking — structured and informal engagement across the full energy modelling community Call for Contributions We welcome contributions from practitioners, researchers, developers, and policymakers. If you would like to present a lightning talk, lead a technical demonstration, or facilitate a breakout session, you can indicate your interest in this form. Suggest your in person contribution May 29th, 2026 at the staging area 1 of the openmod forum describing your stall/lightning talk/breakout session. Submission deadline: 29th May 2026 Attendance All presenters and contributors are expected to attend in person. For general participants, in-person attendance is strongly encouraged as the workshop is designed to enable the kind of deep technical exchange and collaboration that only happens in the room. Organisers Tosin George and Max Parzen — Open Energy Transition Harro von Blottnitz and Gregory Ireland — University of Cape Town Questions? If you have any questions about the event, please contact Tosin at tosin.george@openenergytransition.org By completing this form, you confirm your interest in attending OpenMod South Africa 2026. Registration details and event updates will be shared via the email address you provide. Early registration is encouraged.
forms.gle
April 21, 2026 at 9:33 AM
📢 Alternative to black-box models in African energy planning. #Openmod is coming to Cape Town, South Africa! First time in Africa.

Explore #OpenSource energy modeling for transparent, collaborative energy planning.

Free! Details and sign up: forum.openmod.org/t/openmod-wo...

#EnergyTransition
March 17, 2026 at 9:46 AM
The Speaker Box. Uses all the parts of the Openmod headphone excluding the earpads and all the 3D Printed parts of the headphone itself. Designed to go along with the release of the Openmod series. It was made to be compact and sturdy for shipping while being a neat little project by itself.
April 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Variable Openmod Part 1. A fully open source headphone. Designed to be simple to assemble, highly modular and customizable while using widely accessible parts. Made to be comfortable while also looking good and easy to 3D print. It was designed based on lessons learned from my previous headphones.
April 12, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We have two open energy data community development grants in the works and we'd like to build upon the existing (EU) OpenMod community. It doesn't (yet) have formal governance, so here's a forum post to gather feedback. 🔌💡

forum.openmod.org/t/increasing...
Increasing North American OpenMod engagement?
Hi OpenModders, TLDR: Catalyst Cooperative would like to try and bring more North American folks into OpenMod over the next year or two, but we wanted to check in with the community about that first,...
forum.openmod.org
April 9, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Ok #energysky, who is going to be at Stanford for OpenMod this week? Looking forward to talking about open energy data and models!
November 12, 2023 at 10:29 PM
Open Energy Modelling Tool Tracker (beta) is live! 200+ open-source tools for transparent energy planning. Compare tools by popularity, activity & community. Filter by category, stars, downloads & more.

👉 openmod-tracker.org

#OpenSource #FreeTheModels #EnergyPlanning
September 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I would recommend the macro-energy systems workshop hosted by Princeton June 6-7: www.macroenergysystems.org/mes-2024-wor....

And maybe another US openmod conference soon?
wiki.openmod-initiative.org/wiki/Events
2024 Workshop — Macro-Energy Systems
www.macroenergysystems.org
March 26, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Also I sometimes make "art", I mean, I'm trying to, I'm not an artist. I prefer coding, for example: I made a modding tool for A Hat in Time named OpenModManager (github.com/mcu8/OpenMod...).
Also I made a website for storing scripts for said game (hat.ovh) and made my own website (mcu8.ovh).
GitHub - mcu8/OpenModManager: Open Mod Manager (OMM) for A Hat In Time
Open Mod Manager (OMM) for A Hat In Time. Contribute to mcu8/OpenModManager development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
October 19, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Why use OSS in your energy planning? Open modeling is great for creating high-quality policy designs, supporting strategic goals, and accelerating the energy transition.

👉 Try the Open Energy Modelling Tool Tracker openmod-tracker.org or contact us on how open-source can support your next project.
November 28, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Finding the right #OpenEnergyModelling tool just got easier! The Open Energy Modelling Tool Tracker ranks open tools on development activity, source code interactions, and downloads.

Explore Bryn's FOSDEM 2026 talk: youtu.be/C3uHRnVYkUM
Dive into the tool tracker: openmod-tracker.org

#OpenSource
Tracking the Open-Source Energy Modelling Ecosystem: Insights for Smarter Tool Selection
YouTube video by Open Energy Transition
youtu.be
February 11, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Variable Openmod Part 2. Designed to be fully compatible with Part 1. It also needed to be able to use the MDR-XB1000 earpads. Due to it being a round shape, I increased the driver compatibility to allow for larger drivers. The headband also needed to be different but also easy to use and print.
April 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Open does not imply less credibility. Transparency means open to scrutiny and improvement. As Samuel Dotson said: "The argument that open-source tools are less credible is really an argument about familiarity, not capability." Panel discussion from Openmod Canada: youtu.be/Qf6DNNtSB_A
August 13, 2026 at 2:55 PM
An ecosystem built around open modeling democratizes energy planning and actively strengthens Europe's geopolitical resilience and competitiveness.
🔗 Find open energy models: openmod-tracker.org/
#OpenEnergyModels #EnergyTransition
July 8, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Open energy models support transparent, evidence-based energy policy with reliable, affordable systems while reducing environmental impact. Share your insights at #OpenMod South Africa (26 June, Cape Town). Submit by 31 May: forum.openmod.org/t/openmod-wo...
May 8, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Free online keynote at Openmod Canada: “Assessing the System Value of Emerging Technologies in A Multi-Sector Energy Model”. May 15 at 10:30.

Sign up: forms.gle/shiiyPawskqz...

#OPENMOD2026 #EnergyTransition #OpenSource
May 6, 2026 at 1:25 PM