Energy systems are complex and so software is needed to perform analysis on them. Many of the available software available are propriety and require a license and annual subscriptions. This could be very expensive and above the budgets of small organizations and individuals.
However, there are free and/or open-source alternatives. These come in various forms such as executables, libraries for structured computer languages, and plugins.
Below is an attempt to list these alternatives.
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| Python Power System Analysis (PyPSA) | A Python-based, open-source software package for simulating and optimizing power and energy systems. |
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| PandaPower | A Python-based, open-source toolkit for power system modelling, analysis, and optimization. It provides a high-level, Pythonic interface to construct electrical networks, run analyses, and study operational scenarios. |
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| PVLib | A comprehensive Python library which is resource for engineers, researchers, and analysts engaged in simulating the complex behavior of PV energy systems. |
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| WindPowerLib | An open-source python library used for the modelling and analysis of the power and energy output of single and multiple (wind farms) wind turbines. |
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| Open-Source Distribution System Simulator (OpenDSS) | A comprehensive electrical system simulation tool for electric utility distribution systems. |
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