Tools
For our work, we use standard tools and programs as well as self-developed digital tools to address various tasks in energy and transportation planning and research for the energy transition.
From energy system analysis, data processing, and geoanalysis to the modeling of grids, demand, and supply, as well as traffic models, we can offer solutions for different requirements or develop new software solutions.
Our experts have also developed or co-developed portals. These include, for example, the web app collection WAM with applications and maps to illustrate the energy transition, the OpenEnergyPlatform database and the oemof framework, which is used to analyse energy systems and manage research data.
Here you will find all available tools and can filter them by their functions.
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eDisGo
eDisGo – Electricity distribution grid optimisation. What does eDisGo help with? The eDisGo tool was developed by researchers at the RLI to study the need for grid expansion in medium- and low-voltage networks and to evaluate electrical flexibilities as an alternative to grid expansion. Who is the tool suitable for? The tool is primarily designed…
eGo
eGo – Electricity Grid Optimization. What does eGo help with? The eGo tool was developed by researchers at RLI and partners from the open_eGo and eGo^n projects. It aims to optimize the expansion of power grids and storage systems across all voltage levels in Germany, considering the integration of the heat, mobility, and gas sectors….
eGon-data
eGon-data – Data pipeline to create scenarios for the electricity, heat, mobility and gas sector for entire Germany. How does eGon-data help? The eGon-data tool was developed by RLI scientists and generates a temporally and spatially high-resolution data basis of a sector-coupled energy system for various future scenarios. Who is the tool suitable for? eGon-data…
oemof-B3
oemof-B3 – Energy system model for Berlin and Brandenburg. How does oemof-B3 help? The oemof-B3 is an energy system model for the regions of Berlin and Brandenburg and comprises the sectors electricity, centralized and decentralized heat, hydrogen, CO2 and methane. Who is the tool suitable for? The tool is suitable for stakeholders such as scientists,…
RAMP
RAMP – Stochastic simulation of energy user-controlled time series. How does RAMP help? The RAMP software was co-developed by RLI scientists and helps with the stochastic simulation of energy user-controlled time series based on a few simple inputs (e.g. number of appliances, power and usage time within a day). Who is the tool suitable for?…
SimBEV
Simbev – Determining digital charging requirements. How does SimBEV help? The SimBEV software was developed by RLI scientists and helps to determine the charging requirements of electric vehicles in different regions. It is possible to differentiate between vehicle types, user groups and region types. Who is the tool suitable for? SimBEV supports stakeholders such as…
SMOOTH-MOEA
SMOOTH-MOEA – Simulation Model for Optimized Operation and Topology of Hybrid energy systems – Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm. What does SMOOTH-MOEA help with? SMOOTH-MOEA was developed by RLI scientists to model and optimize energy systems. Who is the tool suitable for? SMOOTH-MOEA is suitable for actors from the research and consulting field who want to solve…
SpiceEV
SpiceEV – Simulation programm for individual charging events of Electric Vehicles. What does the tool help with? The SpiceEV tool was developed by researchers at the RLI and helps compare different charging strategies and create load profiles for charging stations at a grid connection point. Who is the tool suitable for? SpiceEV is suitable for…
Windpowerlib
Windpowerlib – Open-Source Model for Generating Wind Power Feed-In Time Series. What does Windpowerlib help with? The tool Windpowerlib assists in generating feed-in time series for individual wind turbines and wind farms based on weather data, which is essential for energy system modeling. Who is the tool suitable for? Windpowerlib is primarily designed for energy…
Simply
Simply – Simulation of Energy Markets with Different Clearing Mechanisms. What doas Simply help with? The Simply tool was developed by researchers at the RLI and helps simulate decentralized market participants who bring their local flexibilities to the market through specific bidding strategies. It enables the analysis of the coupling of wholesale electricity prices with…
Community Minigrid Tool
Community Minigrid Tool – Toolbox for Designing Mini-Grid Implementation Plans. What does Community Minigrid Tool help with? The Community Minigrid Tool was developed by researchers at RLI and it helps representatives of unelectrified communities in Nigeria design mini-grid implementation plans. The tool facilitates the modeling of electricity demand, the design of suitable mini-grid systems, and…
open-plan-tool
open-plan-tool – Cross-Sectoral Open-Source Planning Tool. How does open-plan-tool help? The open-plan-tool, developed by researchers at RLI, supports the optimized planning of energy cells to (partially) meet electricity and heating demands in neighborhoods and industrial areas in Germany. Energy cells function as active subsystems that facilitate the integration of renewable energies and significantly reduce the…
SimBA
SimBA – Simulation Toolbox for the Electrification of Bus Fleets. What does SimBA help with? SimBA is a software tool developed by RLI researchers to support the design, analysis, and optimization of electrified bus fleets. It is a modular simulation tool specialized in creating analyses and concepts for the electrification of route-based vehicle fleets. Who…
Offgridplanner
Offgridplanner – Off Grid Planning Tool. How does Offgridplanner help? The Offgridplanner software, developed by researchers at the Reiner Lemoine Institute, supports the planning and optimization of off-grid electricity supply systems in Nigeria. It simulates and optimizes mini-grid layouts, including consumer distribution based on geolocations and estimated energy demand. Who is the tool suitable for?…