sci2grid
sci2grid is a software tool for extracting, filtering, and processing data to build open-source grid models. The main objective of sci2grid is to offer easily accessible and transparent models that support further applications in science, industry, and society.
Description
The sci2grid data models are designed to primarily process georeferenced information for objects such as supply lines, substations or compressor stations. This information is automatically extracted from open data sources and may include geo-coordinates, line lengths and diameters, or installed capacities. In addition, complementary information is manually collected from individual online sources, such as press articles, verified, and integrated into the models. Missing data is estimated using heuristic methods to provide consistent and comprehensive data models for subsequent analyses. At present, it provides gas transport and electricity transmission grid models for Europe that can be used to investigate grid-related challenges.
Such openly available and transparent grid models have a wide range of applications. They can be used for the assessment of energy system scenarios, the simulation of grid operation, the identification of bottlenecks in energy supply, the evaluation of grid development plans, and the determination of future grid expansion needs.
The current focus of sci2grid is on electricity transmission and gas transport infrastructures in Europe. However, the methods developed can also be applied to individual countries or other geographical regions worldwide.
