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
Features
- Geospatial energy system optimization and design
- Solar home system option
Components
Thailand
Features
- Geospatial 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
Components
Mozambique
Features
- Geospatial energy system optimization and design
- Solar home system option
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
