Offgridplanner
Smarter Tools for Off-Grid Energy System Planning
Offgridplanner is a powerful open-source tool developed by the Reiner Lemoine Institute to support the planning and optimization of off-grid electricity systems. It simulates and optimizes layouts by analyzing building and customer locations, estimating energy demand, and calculating optimal configurations for both distribution networks and energy systems.
Explore different implementations based on specific countries. However, the tool is designed to be used broadly and can be adapted to your needs.
Featured Implementations
Nigeria
Features
- Geospatial optimization of the distribution grid
- Energy system optimization and design
- Solar home system option
Energy System Components
Thailand
Features
- Geospatial optimization of the distribution grid
- Energy system optimization and design
- Solar home system option
- Integration of hydrogen components (electrolyzer, fuel cell and storage) as seasonal storage
- Grid pole modifications along roadways or infrastructure
Energy System Components
Mozambique
Features
- Exploration for potential mini-grid site identification
- Integration of monitoring API for existing mini-grids
- Geospatial optimization of the distribution grid
- Energy system optimization and design
- Solar home system option
- Grid pole modifications
Energy System Components
What Can Offgridplanner Do?
1
Automatically identify buildings using OpenStreetMap data
2
Optimize the spatial layout of distribution grids
3
Design generation systems e.g. PV arrays, batteries, inverters, and diesel generators
4
Determine whether the most viable option for electrifying customers is via a mini-grid connection or a standalone solar home system
Who Is It For?
- Project Developers
- Researchers
- Public institutions
- Energy access practitioners working on off-grid electrification strategies
