Multi-Vector-Simulator
Simulation of sector-coupled energy systems
How does the multi-vector simulator help?
The Multi-Vector Simulator (MVS) enables the evaluation of local sector-coupled energy systems that include the energy sources electricity, heat and/or gas. The tool can be used to analyze energy system models and to create scenarios for future energy supply.
Who is the tool suitable for?
The MVS is suitable for stakeholders who want to plan, analyze and optimize local, sector-coupled energy systems.
How does the Multi-Vector Simulator work?
The MVS enables the analysis of an energy system model from oemof, which can be defined from CSV or JSON files instead of Python files, including cost and performance parameters. Users can thus optimize future investments in power generation and storage facilities.
What examples of use are there?
The MVS was developed as part of the “H2020 project E-LAND”, which aimed to supply energy to so-called Energy isLANDs. These are electronic island systems that are as self-sufficient as possible.
The MVS has been discussed and applied in several publications:
- Optimal investments into rooftop solar and batteries for a distribution grid company and prosumers: A case study in India
- Investment planning in multi-vector energy systems: Definition of key performance indicators
The following project reports were written with the MVS (only available in german):
How can the Multi-Vector Simulator be used?
The program code is written in the Python programming language and is freely available on GitHub online service under the MIT open source license. A graphical user interface without setup is provided with the open-plan-tool.
