Model your local energy system
Use the openPlan Tool for a variety of different use cases in the context of an energy system analysis To the openPlan Tool
Special features of the openPlan Tool
Easy to use
The openPlan Tool offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface that allows users to easily design energy systems using drag-and-drop functions. No programming knowledge is required, which makes it easy to get started and accessible for use in complex models.
Open licence
The open_plan project follows the open science approach and is based on the open energy modeling framework (oemof). All data, methods and source code are available under open licenses. This ensures transparency, reproducibility and traceability – crucial aspects for scientific work.
Cooperation between research and practice
The open_plan community bridges the gap between scientific theory and practical application. Its ease of use makes it attractive for practitioners, while the integration of current scientific approaches offers researchers a valuable platform. In this way, the tool promotes the development of innovative energy systems for various application areas.
Target Groups
Features
Sector coupling
Combination of different generation components and demand categories for designing optimized systems and operational strategies
Data management
Integration of open libraries, e.g. generation and consumption data, and use of open generic formats
Scenario analysis
An automated creation of scenarios allows for an easy comparison of different options and to understand sensitivities
Reproducibility
All results are reproducible on the basis of open and transparent calculations
Modularity
A wide variety of different energy systems requires modular components to map different degrees of complexity and framework conditions
User friendliness
The tool was developed with a strong focus on easy use without requiring programming language expertise
Easy collaboration
Projects can be shared with team members, customers or suppliers, so that all involved parties can be informed about the current project progress in a central tool
Interfaces
Standardized formats enable easy integration of external databases and other tools used in energy system analysis
Would you like to be involved in the further development of the open-plan tool?
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to develop further functionalities together with us.
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