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

Available Regions

Nigeria Outline

Nigeria

Features

  • Geospatial energy system optimization and design
  • solar home system option

Components

PV modules Icon Battery Storage Icon Diesel Generator Icon Inverters
Thailand Outline

Thailand

Features

  • Geospatial energy system optimization and design
  • solar home system option

Components

PV modules Icon Battery Storage Icon Diesel Generator Icon Hydrogen Storage Icon Inverters
Mozambique Outline

Mozambique

Features

  • Geospatial energy system optimization and design
  • solar home system option

Components

PV modules Icon Battery Storage Icon Diesel Generator Icon Hydrogen Storage Icon Inverters

What Can Offgridplanner Do?

Automatically identify buildings using OpenStreetMap data Optimize the spatial layout of distribution grids Design generation systems e.g. PV arrays, batteries, inverters, and diesel generators 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?

Offgridplanner is ideal for project developers, researchers, public institutions, and energy access practitioners working on off-grid electrification strategies.
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