Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 18:15 .

New Open-Source Tool Enhances Off-Grid Energy Projects with Hydrogen Integration in Nigeria and Thailand

The session focused on the digitalization of off-grid projects, highlighting innovative solutions to expand these initiatives. Moderated by Dr. Philipp Blechinger from the Reiner Lemoine Institut gGmbH, it emphasized their research unit's dedication to off-grid systems and collaboration with development agencies for sustainable energy implementation. A key project discussed involved integrating renewable energy and hydrogen in Pacific islands like Fiji and Tonga, which currently rely heavily on costly diesel generators. The transition towards renewables combined with battery storage was presented as a more economical alternative. To optimize system capacities across different conditions, a multi-vector simulator was developed that evaluates various energy vectors such as electricity and hydrogen using technical inputs like efficiency or economic factors including capex costs—providing KPIs for scenario comparison. Case studies demonstrated significant cost reductions through additional photovoltaic (PV) capacity alongside batteries compared to traditional setups without optimization efforts applied beforehand! An open-source tool called "off-grid planner" aids project optimization by offering free design resources; plans are underway to include components tailored for Thailand’s demand profiles too.

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Speaker

Dr. Philipp Blechinger
Head of Unit Off-Grid Systems
Reiner Lemoine Institut gGmbH
Germany

Talk of session: Off-Grid: Digitalization to Scale Up Off-Grid Projects

This session explores how digitalization is revolutionizing off-grid energy projects, enabling scalability and efficiency in underserved areas. Experts will discuss cutting-edge solutions based on the use and application of digital tools to support planning, development, and operations ultimately enhancing affordability. Attendees will gain insights into leveraging digital tools for optimized planning and project management, customer engagement, monitoring, and sustainable growth. Real-world case studies will highlight successful implementations, showcasing how technology bridges the gap between innovation and impact in energy access.

Further Talks of this session:

Prospect - A Customizable Open Source Data Platform

Speaker

Brianna Schuyler
Director of Digital Product
Access to Energy Institute
Germany

To Talk

Digital Tools for Planning and Monitoring: Insights from Mozambique

Speaker

Chloé Coral
Project Engineer
Azimut 360
Spain

To Talk

Illuminating Rural West Africa: AI-Driven Demand Modeling for Sustainable Energy Access.

Speaker

Bachirou Djibo Boubé
Senior Guest Researcher
Reiner Lemoine Institut gGmbH
Germany

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Q&A Session

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