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=PyPSA-Africa: Open Source Electricity Network Model=
==Introduction==
'''PyPSA-Africa''' is an open-source electricity system model designed to study Africa’s power system development and energy transition. Built on the [https://pypsa.org/ PyPSA framework] (Python for Power System Analysis), it enables researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to explore least-cost electrification pathways and integration of renewable energy across the continent.

This page is a more detailed case study of PyPSA-Africa, complementing the general [[Open Energy System Models]] overview.
==Key Features==
*'''Continental Coverage:''' Models electricity supply and demand across African countries.
*'''Open Source:''' Code and data are freely available, promoting transparency and collaboration.
*'''Data Integration:''' Uses geospatial data, renewable resource potentials, population distribution, and grid infrastructure.
*'''Scenario Modelling:''' Supports comparison of policy, technology, and investment options.
*'''Capacity Building:''' Enables African universities and institutions to conduct advanced modelling.
==Relevance for Energy Access==
PyPSA-Africa supports planning toward universal electricity access by:
*Identifying least-cost electrification options (grid extension, mini-grids, off-grid).
*Assessing renewable energy integration at scale, particularly solar and wind.
*Enabling regional cooperation and analysis of cross-border power trade.
*Helping policymakers evaluate national electrification strategies.
==Challenges==
*'''Data gaps''' and inconsistencies remain a barrier.
*'''Technical expertise''' is still limited in some African institutions.
*'''Policy uptake''' of modelling insights is not guaranteed.
==Future Outlook==
Ongoing development aims to improve data quality, enhance usability, and expand the African research network around open modelling tools. Efforts are also underway to integrate PyPSA with other open tools such as [[OnSSET]] and [[OSeMOSYS]].
==External Links==
*[https://pypsa-meets-africa.org/ PyPSA Meets Africa Project]
*[https://github.com/pypsa-meets-africa/ GitHub Repository]
==Attribution==
This summary is adapted from: '''Brown, T. et al. (2021). "PyPSA meets Africa: Developing an open source electricity network model of the African continent." arXiv preprint.''' Licensed under [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ CC BY 4.0]. Original available at: [https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.10628 arXiv].
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 ==Attribution==
 This summary is adapted from:  '''Brown, T. et al. (2021). "PyPSA meets Africa: Developing an open source electricity network model of the African continent." arXiv preprint.'''  Licensed under [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ CC BY 4.0]. Original available at: [https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.10628 arXiv].
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Timilehin Adewale at 09:18, 27 October 2025

Timilehin Adewale: Created new page on PyPSA-Africa, an open-source electricity network model of the African continent. Summarises its features, relevance for electrification and renewable integration, challenges, and future outlook. Source: Brown et al. (2021), CC BY 4.0.