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Discover how geospatial energy modeling can transform electrification planning and decision-making. This course introduces the Open Source Spatial Electrification Tool (OnSSET) and its integration with the Global Electrification Platform (GEP), empowering you to design cost-effective and data-driven electrification strategies. You will explore key Geographical Information System (GIS) methods to build a spatial database, incorporating datasets such as population distribution, existing infrastructure, and renewable energy resources. Drawing on this database, you will develop your own country-level least-cost electrification model using the OnSSET tool, analyzing grid extensions, mini-grids, and stand-alone systems. By the end of this course, you will gain hands-on experience in geospatial energy planning, equipping you with the skills to contribute to sustainable and least-cost electrification solutions, supporting global efforts to achieve SDG 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
This is the March 2026 presentation of the course.
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This course is part of a collection of courses called Climate Compatible Growth March 2026 courses. There are 24 courses in this collection so you may find other courses here that maybe of interest to you.
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The course lectures are password-protected PowerPoints that will be downloaded to your computer. To view a lecture, open the file in PowerPoint and select ‘Present’ or click f5 on your keyboard. Click the blue play button on each slide to listen to the audio recording. The slide notes are also available in the speaker notes section below each slide. Guidance on viewing the PowerPoints without Microsoft PowerPoint can be found here. To view on mobile devices, you can download the PowerPoint Mobile app. Free PowerPoint viewers, such as PPTX Viewer, are available. Most lectures in the course have associated hands-on exercises, which allow you to work through structured examples. There is a multiple-choice quiz to be completed after most lectures and hands-on exercises.
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about the tool, how it’s being used and any other updates shared by a number of
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If you would like to connect and collaborate with other
people working within this field in your region, please sign up to Energy
Modelling Platform in Latin America and the Caribbean, North America and Africa.
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To obtain a certificate, you will need to complete all the lectures and hands-on exercises and achieve at least a 50% pass mark on the overall course quizzes.
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You can start learning at any time. By signing up and enrolling you can track your progress and earn a Statement of Participation upon completion, all for free.
This course is made available under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0: Climate Compatible Growth consortium
Any third-party materials featured in this course are used with permission and are not ours to give away. These materials are not subject to the Creative Commons licence. See the
terms and conditions and our FAQs. Please see the course acknowledgements for further information about copyright details.
For further information, take a look at our frequently asked questions which may give you the support you need.
