Global Grid Simulation

This repository contains the necessary scripts and instructions to simulate the global electricity grid using Python and Jupyter Notebook. The simulation is performed in globalgrid.ipynb, leveraging predefined region and interconnector data, as well as helper functions for efficient data handling.

File Structure

• globalgrid.ipynb: Main Jupyter Notebook for running the global grid simulation.
• regiondefinition.py: Defines dictionaries containing the regions and links.
• interconnectors.py: Contains helper functions for the links.
• data_import.py: Contains helper functions for data import and processing.

Running the Simulation

When running the global grid simulation, users can choose between:

1. Importing existing results
2. Running the simulation with a custom set of parameters or different input data

Using Existing Results

Precomputed simulation results are available and can be accessed at the following location:

Dropbox - Network Results

To use these results, set import_existing_network = True in the User Input field.

Running a Custom Simulation

Users can modify input parameters to explore different scenarios. Ensure that:

• All required data is downloaded to the local machine and the paths in the scripts match the corresponding paths on your local machine.
• Any modifications to the input data align with the expected data format.

Renewable Potential Calculation

The function renewable_potential_atlite, located in data_import.py, allows for the calculation of capacity factors at any resolution using an Atlite cutout.

Requirements for Atlite cutout:

• The cutout must cover the entire Earth.

Synthetic Demand Calculation

Synthetic demand can be calculated using 'GlobalEnergyGIS'. The adapted repository and instructions on how to use it can be found at https://github.com/FrederickIvens/GlobalEnergyGIS.

Setup & Dependencies

To run the simulation, ensure that you have the required Python libraries installed. You can install them using:

pip install -r requirements.txt