# General **URL:** https://forum.u4ria.org/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://forum.u4ria.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.u4ria.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.u4ria.org/tags.md) --- ## [The Global Sustainability Challenge](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/the-global-sustainability-challenge/704)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/the-global-sustainability-challenge/704 "2026-09-15T08:53:02Z")
The​:low\_battery:GSC​:low\_battery:brings together university students from around the world to design solutions to urgent sustainability problems, with support from a Stanford-led network of institutions, mentors, and pa… --- ## [African Energy Futures Convening - November 2026](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/african-energy-futures-convening-november-2026/701)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 7:45am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/african-energy-futures-convening-november-2026/701 "2026-09-14T07:45:50Z")
African Energy Futures (AEF) received an overwhelming response to its call for papers. They have therefore decided to redesign the conference program in order to increase the amount of time available for research present… --- ## [Special Issue on Applications of Energy Modelling Tools](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/special-issue-on-applications-of-energy-modelling-tools/697)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/special-issue-on-applications-of-energy-modelling-tools/697 "2026-09-04T11:29:24Z")
Are you working on a paper that you want to submit to an article? Do you have one ready but not sure where to submit? Or do you have an idea and you think you could make it work in a short timeframe? You may then want t… --- ## [Official Launch of OU Proficiency Badges](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/official-launch-of-ou-proficiency-badges/584)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/official-launch-of-ou-proficiency-badges/584 "2026-07-21T10:07:48Z")
Announcing the launch of the RE-INTEGRATE and Climate Compatible Growth Proficiency Badges :tada: Excited to announce that a new standardised, peer-reviewed certification system is now available to benchmark modelling p… --- ## [EMC Forum Webinar - YouTube](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/emc-forum-webinar-youtube/491)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/emc-forum-webinar-youtube/491 "2026-07-08T09:49:44Z")
Dear Energy Modelling Community, Thank you if you joined us last week for the webinar! If you did not, you have not missed out yet… You can find the recording of the introduction webinar here :star\_struck: Please cons… --- ## [Welcome to The Energy Modelling Community! 👋](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/welcome-to-the-energy-modelling-community/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/welcome-to-the-energy-modelling-community/5 "2026-02-06T13:37:09Z")
We are so glad you joined us! To take full advantage of the community—including posting questions, replying to others, and customising your profile—you’ll need to create an account or log in. It only takes a minute! He… --- ## [About the General category](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Open Source Hackathon](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/open-source-hackathon/678)
**Author:** [@Alemayehu](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Alemayehu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 7:34am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/open-source-hackathon/678 "2026-08-07T07:34:19Z")
The OSEAS 2026 Hackathon is a four‑week challenge that gives students and early‑stage developers the chance to work on real Open Source problems across the energy access value chain. It sits alongside the Open Source in… --- ## [WRI Africa hiring Energy Director](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/wri-africa-hiring-energy-director/673)
**Author:** [@Alemayehu](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Alemayehu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/wri-africa-hiring-energy-director/673 "2026-07-29T08:52:03Z")
WRI Africa is seeking an Energy Director to lead the growing Africa Energy Program and help shape the future of clean, abundant, affordable and reliable energy systems across the continent. This is a senior leadership ro… --- ## [AISESA are hiring Research Fellows!](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/aisesa-are-hiring-research-fellows/651)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/aisesa-are-hiring-research-fellows/651 "2026-07-07T10:09:06Z")
Dear all, The African Institute for Sustainable Energy and Systems Analysis (AISESA) are recruiting Research Fellows across all five of their interconnected research clusters: Clean Energy Pathways; Effective Implemen… --- ## [𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 | 𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗜𝗜𝗜 – 𝗞𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗶, 𝗥𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/topic/646)
**Author:** [@Alemayehu](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Alemayehu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/topic/646 "2026-07-04T20:40:56Z")
Delighted to share that the registrations for 3rd edition of the 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 (𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦) are now open. :round\_pushpin: Where: Carnegie Mellon University Africa, Kigali :date: When: October 26–27,… --- ## [Post Doc Position at Simon Fraser University (Vancouver Canada) on Integrated Modelling](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/post-doc-position-at-simon-fraser-university-vancouver-canada-on-integrated-modelling/614)
**Author:** [@tniet](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/tniet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/post-doc-position-at-simon-fraser-university-vancouver-canada-on-integrated-modelling/614 "2026-05-14T08:21:28Z")
Hi All, I’ve reposted my post doc position due to an unexpected departure. Details on my group website here: https://www.sfu.ca/fas/research/fas-research-labs/delta-e/opportunities.html The Postdoctoral Fellow will… --- ## [EMP-X Information Webinar](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/emp-x-information-webinar/616)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/emp-x-information-webinar/616 "2026-05-06T10:44:53Z")
Dear Everyone, On Wednesday 6 May 2026, there will be a webinar explaining how to organise your own Energy Modelling Platform (EMP), from 3-4PM BST. EMP-X is a next-generation initiative, designed to enable institution… --- ## [Energy Modelling Mentorship Launch](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/energy-modelling-mentorship-launch/560)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/energy-modelling-mentorship-launch/560 "2026-04-02T14:57:55Z")
We are delighted to announce that the Energy Modelling Community (EMC) Mentorship Programme is being launched in one week’s time, on 19 January! :tada: The EMC Mentorship Programme will be a one-to-one, mentoring opport… --- ## [Clinic (2) on Policy Briefs with Vivien Foster](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/clinic-2-on-policy-briefs-with-vivien-foster/605)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/clinic-2-on-policy-briefs-with-vivien-foster/605 "2026-04-02T08:48:31Z")
Dear all, On Tuesday 31st March, 2026, we hosted our second clinic for our Alumni. This time the discussion was on Policy Briefs and hosted by CCG’s very own Vivien Foster. It involved a detailed presentation on tips an… --- ## [Hands-on 5 troubleshooting](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/hands-on-5-troubleshooting/592)
**Author:** [@Chikeme](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Chikeme)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/hands-on-5-troubleshooting/592 "2026-03-21T16:10:53Z")
I am using the V5.5. I just concluded adding all the data and I am trying to run the model. I noticed after running it, I can’t filter out PWRDSL as it is not contained in the list. I am attaching a video link for clarif… --- ## [The dawn of the New Year with our very first Clinic!](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/the-dawn-of-the-new-year-with-our-very-first-clinic/557)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/the-dawn-of-the-new-year-with-our-very-first-clinic/557 "2026-01-06T09:13:52Z")
Dear Energy Modelling Community, Happy New Year to all! :partying\_face: I am pleased to announce and invite you to, the first in a new series of Clinics. These clinics will focus on aspects of research and academia, th… --- ## [Open-source energy models for developing Countries](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/open-source-energy-models-for-developing-countries/552)
**Author:** [@Shari](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Shari)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/open-source-energy-models-for-developing-countries/552 "2025-12-05T16:47:43Z")
Dear Energy Modelling Community, I’m excited to share our latest contribution to open-source energy models (please have a good read - https://rdcu.be/eSgMc). Our research addresses several attributes and characteristic… --- ## [Guest Speaker - Amit Kanudia - 9th December](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/guest-speaker-amit-kanudia-9th-december/551)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 9:53am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/guest-speaker-amit-kanudia-9th-december/551 "2025-12-05T09:53:18Z")
Dear Energy Modelling Community, I am pleased to announce that we have a guest speaker and that is, no other than Amit Kanudia! Amit Kanudia is the founder and director of KanORS-EMR, with more than 30 years of expe… --- ## [Schmidt AI in Science Fellowship at Oxford](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/schmidt-ai-in-science-fellowship-at-oxford/544)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/schmidt-ai-in-science-fellowship-at-oxford/544 "2025-11-24T10:53:14Z")
Dear Community, There is an exciting opporutnity for fellowship at Oxford University, with :six: places opening up! All information is in the poster below: Good luck if you apply :crossed\_fingers: --- ## [COP30 Event in 3 hours!](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/cop30-event-in-3-hours/535)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/cop30-event-in-3-hours/535 "2025-11-14T15:32:12Z")
Reminder that there is an event in 3 hours time (GMT), which includes a keynote presentation from CCG Director Mark Howells and it is being livestreamed. :movie\_camera: Check this post out here for details! :brazil: --- ## [Mapping Small-Scale Solar Systems](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/mapping-small-scale-solar-systems/534)
**Author:** [@Alemayehu](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Alemayehu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 8:34am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/mapping-small-scale-solar-systems/534 "2025-11-14T08:34:15Z")
WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition will work in collaboration with the IBM Impact Accelerator Program to develop an AI-enabled mapping capability that uses very-high-resolution satellite imagery to detect… --- ## [CCG COP30 Upcoming Events](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/ccg-cop30-upcoming-events/531)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/ccg-cop30-upcoming-events/531 "2025-11-11T13:46:16Z")
Hi all (from :england:, not :brazil:), You may have saw this post yesterday about the Data-to-Deal (D2D) event on November 12th, which includes the release of 7 best practice policy briefs! :seven: Here are some other … --- ## [COP30 Launch of the Data to Deal: A Guide for Practitioners](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/cop30-launch-of-the-data-to-deal-a-guide-for-practitioners/529)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/cop30-launch-of-the-data-to-deal-a-guide-for-practitioners/529 "2025-11-10T17:29:24Z")
Another post about CCG at COP30! :brazil: This time it is about the launch of the seven, YES SEVEN, policy briefs that form the Data-to-Deal: A Guide for Practitioners :books: - happening in the GAUC Pavilion 15.00-16.0… --- ## [Open Source Tools for NDCs at COP30](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/open-source-tools-for-ndcs-at-cop30/528)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/open-source-tools-for-ndcs-at-cop30/528 "2025-11-10T17:04:01Z")
Members of the community, this event on open-source tools for NDCs, at COP30, is not to be missed! It is happening on November 11th from 10-11 am Local Time. It would also be great if you are attending COP in-person, pl… --- ## [FlatPack: Bringing Open Source Energy Modelling to Universities](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/flatpack-bringing-open-source-energy-modelling-to-universities/505)
**Author:** [@FynnK](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/FynnK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/flatpack-bringing-open-source-energy-modelling-to-universities/505 "2025-09-12T15:00:58Z")
Are you interested in bringing energy or financial modelling tools into higher education courses (BSc, MSc, or PhD)? Join our upcoming Energy Modelling Community webinar (sign up here) to learn about the different ways t… --- ## [RE-INTEGRATE Project](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/re-integrate-project/494)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/re-integrate-project/494 "2025-08-28T10:23:51Z")
The RE-INTEGRATE project has a new website, check it out here! If you’re interested in modelling and wondering what other projects you could get involved with, this might be the one for you! :face\_with\_monocle: --- ## [🌐 How to Use This Forum](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/how-to-use-this-forum/338)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/how-to-use-this-forum/338 "2025-07-29T13:03:03Z")
Welcome to the Energy Modelling Community Forum! This forum brings together users and developers of energy modelling and financial planning tools—including OnSSET, OnStove, NISMOD, MAED, OSeMOSYS, CLEWs, FlexTool, FFRM,…