Maintainers -Charlotte Heikendorf

DNA & Core Values

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As our team continues to grow, it’s essential to align on the core values and principles that define us—our DNA. This foundation sets us apart and drives our mission. Below is a curated list of resources that embody these principles and should be on everyone’s radar.

Free and Open-Source Software

Revolution OS -1.5h video
Free Software Foundation. Proprietary Software Is Often Malware
Brown 2024. Leading black-box energy planning tool embargoes Technical University of Berlin.

Open Energy Modelling

Energy scientists must show their workings.
Open energy modelling manifesto
Opening the black box of energy modelling: Strategies and lessons learned
Are open source energy system optimization tools mature enough for serious use?

Open data

Morrison & Parzen 2023. Open energy system modelers call for CC‑BY‑4.0 data licensing wherever possible — our world needs comprehensive usable and reusable data to transition to net‑zero.

Open source optimization solver

Parzen 2023. Optimization solvers: the missing link for a fully open- source energy system modelling ecosystem.
Let’s continue to build a culture rooted in transparency, collaboration, and innovation