The Strategic Integration of Large-capacity Variable Energy Resources (SILVER) model is a production cost and economic dispatch framework developed to both analyze electricity grids and explore network scenarios with high variable renewable energy capacity.
Open-Source Models for Policy Insights
Welcome to our Open-Source Models section. We are dedicated to supporting the development, maintenance, and accessibility of a curated collection of high-quality open-source models. Explore our selection and harness the power of collaborative modeling for impactful insights and sustainable solutions.
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SILVER
Production cost and economic dispatch framework
COPPER
Capacity expansion and planning framework
The Canadian Opportunities for Planning and Production of Electricity Resources (COPPER) model is a capacity expansion and planning framework for the electric grid. The framework is a multi-period, optimization-based capacity expansion model specifically designed for the Canadian context.
BDA-OSM
The Building Decarbonization Alliance Open-Source Model
The Building Decarbonization Alliance presents the Building Decarbonization Alliance Open-Source Model (BDA-OSM), a tool dedicated to assessing the decarbonization of Canada’s residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, both new and existing. Designed for policymakers, the BDA-OSM evaluates the effects of various building decarbonization strategies across Canada’s diverse regions. It encompasses residential, multi-residential, and commercial buildings nationwide. The model provides detailed results at national and provincial levels, with its scope and granularity set to expand over time.