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Off-Grid Energy Systems Modelling with MicroGridsPy
Welcome to the course “Off-Grid Energy Systems Modelling with MicroGridsPy”, an extract of the Engineering and Cooperation for Development course by Professor Emanuela Colombo from Politecnico di Milano.
This course, made possible with the collaboration of SESAM group from the Department of Energy at Politecnico di Milano, including Nicolò Stevanato, Alessandro Onori, Riccardo Mereu, and Emanuela Colombo, offers an in-depth exploration of third-generation minigrid technology and energy system modelling for off-grid energy systems. The course introduces MicroGridsPy, an open-source Python-based framework for optimizing the size and dispatch strategy of minigrids for electrification of rural areas.
Suitable for learners seeking to understand the basic concepts of energy modelling and how this can support rural minigrids sizing and electrification, the course provides valuable insights and practical knowledge. Earn a Statement of Participation upon completion.
This is the November 2025 presentation of the course.
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Off-grid systems modelling with microgridspy
Saifullah Abdurraman12 May 2026 12:31
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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.
