# OnSSET **URL:** https://forum.u4ria.org/c/onsset/9.md [Latest](https://forum.u4ria.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.u4ria.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.u4ria.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the OnSSET category](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/about-the-onsset-category/289)
**Author:** [@discobot](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/discobot)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [PowerMaps Launch Webinar](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/powermaps-launch-webinar/705)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/powermaps-launch-webinar/705 "2026-09-21T08:42:43Z")
Dear all, Please join us on Wednesday 23rd September, from 2-3 PM (UK time) for the next EMC webinar! Reiss Niih Boafo is an HR Information Systems professional at Ghana’s Energy Commission whose work has grown into a … --- ## [Update: C-rate clipping not accounted for in annual\_excess\_gen?](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/update-c-rate-clipping-not-accounted-for-in-annual-excess-gen/688)
**Author:** [@StuartJames](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/StuartJames)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/update-c-rate-clipping-not-accounted-for-in-annual-excess-gen/688 "2026-08-28T12:49:41Z")
Continuing the discussion from Clarification on annual\_excess\_gen sign convention in hybrids battery simulation: This is a follow-up to my previous thread on the excess-generation calculation in hour\_simulation(). After… --- ## [Clarification on annual\_excess\_gen sign convention in hybrids battery simulation](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/clarification-on-annual-excess-gen-sign-convention-in-hybrids-battery-simulation/684)
**Author:** [@StuartJames](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/StuartJames)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/clarification-on-annual-excess-gen-sign-convention-in-hybrids-battery-simulation/684 "2026-08-12T15:05:34Z")
Hi everyone, I am currently working with the hybrid optimisation in OnSSET (I am in the process of creating a PV-biomass extension) and have been comparing the Differential Evolution implementation against my own MILP f… --- ## [OnSSET Troubleshooting with scenarios](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/onsset-troubleshooting-with-scenarios/597)
**Author:** [@Elise](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Elise)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/onsset-troubleshooting-with-scenarios/597 "2026-07-10T13:35:25Z")
Hi, I’m Élisée from DRC. I got an issue when running scenarios code. I need help to fix it and to understand why O still getting the error. This is what I got as error : KeyError Traceb… --- ## [Clarification on battery self-discharge implementation in hour\_simulation (SOC not updated?)](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/clarification-on-battery-self-discharge-implementation-in-hour-simulation-soc-not-updated/624)
**Author:** [@StuartJames](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/StuartJames)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/clarification-on-battery-self-discharge-implementation-in-hour-simulation-soc-not-updated/624 "2026-05-06T13:17:16Z")
I noticed the following lines in the hour\_simulation function (in hybrids.py and hybrids\_wind.py): battery\_use = 0.0002 \* soc soc - 0.0002 \* soc It seems the second line does not modify soc (no assignment), so self-dis… --- ## [OnSSET Troubleshooting - 21.04.2026](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/onsset-troubleshooting-21-04-2026/613)
**Author:** [@nicky\_middleton22](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/nicky_middleton22)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/onsset-troubleshooting-21-04-2026/613 "2026-04-16T16:46:50Z")
ATTENTION OnSSET Users! We have a trouble shooting session next week to help solve any bugs in your model! When: 10:00-11:00 GMT+1 Tuesday 21st April 2026 Where: Online - link will be sent to participants. Please sign… --- ## [Integration between OnSSET and pypsa/osemosys](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/integration-between-onsset-and-pypsa-osemosys/539)
**Author:** [@kasper](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/kasper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 9:35am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/integration-between-onsset-and-pypsa-osemosys/539 "2025-11-27T09:35:45Z")
I’m hoping to start an electrification analysis soon where I will use OnSSET for the first time. For some of the bigger (mini-)grids, it could be interesting to pair the OnSSET output with a generation planning tool to f… --- ## [🏅 Announcing the New OnSSET Proficiency Badges! Elevate Your Electrification Expertise](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/announcing-the-new-onsset-proficiency-badges-elevate-your-electrification-expertise/543)
**Author:** [@camilorg](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/camilorg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/announcing-the-new-onsset-proficiency-badges-elevate-your-electrification-expertise/543 "2025-11-24T10:44:44Z")
Hello OnSSET Community! :waving\_hand: We are thrilled to announce the launch of the OnSSET Proficiency Badges! This new system is designed to formally recognize and celebrate the expertise, dedication, and significant c… --- ## [Launching the Energy Modelling Community for Spatial Energy Access Planning with the Open Source Spatial Electrification Tool (OnSSET)](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/launching-the-energy-modelling-community-for-spatial-energy-access-planning-with-the-open-source-spatial-electrification-tool-onsset/542)
**Author:** [@camilorg](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/camilorg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/launching-the-energy-modelling-community-for-spatial-energy-access-planning-with-the-open-source-spatial-electrification-tool-onsset/542 "2025-11-24T10:32:07Z")
:loudspeaker: Join us for the official launch of OnSSET’s Energy Modelling Community (EMC) on :spiral\_calendar: December 1st at 3:00 - 4:00 PM GMT! The EMC is a collaborative platform bringing together practitioners, r… --- ## [IEA Webinar on Financing Electricity Access - 24th Nov](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/iea-webinar-on-financing-electricity-access-24th-nov/538)
**Author:** [@KaneAlexander](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/KaneAlexander)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/iea-webinar-on-financing-electricity-access-24th-nov/538 "2025-11-19T12:24:16Z")
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is hosting a webinar at 1600-1700 (CET) on 24 November that will present detailed data and analysis from our new report Financing Electricity Access in Africa. :face\_with\_monocle: T… --- ## [Potential topics for new developments](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/potential-topics-for-new-developments/530)
**Author:** [@AndreasSahlberg](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/AndreasSahlberg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 9:35am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/potential-topics-for-new-developments/530 "2025-11-11T09:35:46Z")
Here is a list of potential topics for new features to be developed in OnSSET, as discussed at the 7th Steering Committee in October, 2025: Inclusion of mesh-grids in OnSSET: OnSSET currently includes grid, mini-grids … --- ## [Issue with QGIS and OnSSET re: Open University Course](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/issue-with-qgis-and-onsset-re-open-university-course/248)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/issue-with-qgis-and-onsset-re-open-university-course/248 "2025-10-30T08:10:02Z")
Good evening, my name is Adam and I am enrolled in the OnSSET Open University course. I am working on Exercise 5: Data extraction to CSV. To preface I am running QGIS 3.28.6-Firenze Firenze on MacOSX. Not the ideal or r… --- ## [Recommended method to assign values from CSV files back to population cluster shapes?](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/recommended-method-to-assign-values-from-csv-files-back-to-population-cluster-shapes/103)
**Author:** [@Gregory\_Ireland](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Gregory_Ireland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/recommended-method-to-assign-values-from-csv-files-back-to-population-cluster-shapes/103 "2025-10-30T08:06:53Z")
Hi there, What is the recommended method (Python and/or QGIS tool) to assign the values from the CSV files (points) back onto the cluster shapes (vectors)? I’d like to make sure I’m doing it in the most consistent and … --- ## [\[Question\] Information required in existing MG](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/question-information-required-in-existing-mg/487)
**Author:** [@JoelViDa](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/JoelViDa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 8:02am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/question-information-required-in-existing-mg/487 "2025-10-30T08:02:42Z")
Hi OnSSET community. I noticed that in the GIS information extraction script, in the exist\_MG\_layer section, there is the indication “If you use this, make sure your mini grid layer has these columns ‘name’, ‘MV\_network… --- ## [OnSSET FlatPack CCG](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/onsset-flatpack-ccg/511)
**Author:** [@FynnK](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/FynnK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/onsset-flatpack-ccg/511 "2025-09-16T10:58:54Z")
Hi OnSSET community, If you are interested in integrating OnSSET into university courses please take a look at CCG’s FlatPack offer (more info here). As part of FlatPack, we provide example Teaching Kits (the OnSSET one… --- ## [National and sub-national data for Pakistan for scenario analysis/generation](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/national-and-sub-national-data-for-pakistan-for-scenario-analysis-generation/270)
**Author:** [@watan](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/watan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/national-and-sub-national-data-for-pakistan-for-scenario-analysis-generation/270 "2024-01-30T15:12:25Z")
Dear Andreas, I hope this email finds you well. I want to do an electrification analysis for Balochistan, Pakistan on a sub-national level. On the GEP explorer as well as the Energydata.info website, the link provides t… --- ## [Country input data for OnSSET](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/country-input-data-for-onsset/255)
**Author:** [@Irenee\_Froissart](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Irenee_Froissart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/country-input-data-for-onsset/255 "2023-08-23T14:04:22Z")
Hello again, I am using GEP datasets from here: https://energydata.info/dataset?q=global+electrification+platform to run OnSSET on various countries. Since a few weeks the datasets cannot be downloaded anymore. Do you h… --- ## [OnSSET for e-mobility use cases](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/onsset-for-e-mobility-use-cases/247)
**Author:** [@Irenee\_Froissart](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Irenee_Froissart)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/onsset-for-e-mobility-use-cases/247 "2023-04-05T13:39:00Z")
Hello, I’m a master student at the TU Munich, currently writing my master’s thesis. My goal is to assess the impact that the use of electric vehicles would have on electrification strategies in Africa. I am focusing in … --- ## [CONSTANT GRID LCOE](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/constant-grid-lcoe/244)
**Author:** [@Adrian\_Onsare](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Adrian_Onsare)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/constant-grid-lcoe/244 "2023-03-08T14:07:28Z")
HI, I’m Running some subnational analysis in Kenya. The LCOE for the grid option is a single constant value that I have struggled to explain. What could be causing this? Regards, Adrian ▶ (attachments) --- ## [Parameters for a specific diesel](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/parameters-for-a-specific-diesel/234)
**Author:** [@Egide\_Kamuzinzi](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Egide_Kamuzinzi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/parameters-for-a-specific-diesel/234 "2023-03-08T14:03:46Z")
Hello everyone, I’m figuring out how the OnSSET works. I’d like to know all of the parameters required for a specific project. For the time being, I am interested in diesel technology and would like to learn how to ide… --- ## [Grid penalty](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/grid-penalty/241)
**Author:** [@Adugnaw\_Lake](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Adugnaw_Lake)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/grid-penalty/241 "2023-01-30T12:49:59Z")
Hii OnSSET Community, Dear Babak, I am working on projects on OnSSET. I tried to understand how the grid extension penalty ratio is calculated by taking into account the geospatial datasets. However, I found it difficu… --- ## [Errors using Population Clustering Plugin in QGIS](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/errors-using-population-clustering-plugin-in-qgis/215)
**Author:** [@Nicola\_Abram](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Nicola_Abram)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/errors-using-population-clustering-plugin-in-qgis/215 "2022-10-20T12:59:28Z")
Hi OnSETT community, I am trying to use the HRSL\_clustering plugin in QGIS 3.10 to create population clusters for a state (Sabah) in Malaysia. However, it fails to run and I get errors (see attachment). Can anyone expl… --- ## [Admin Boundaries Points - Kenya](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/admin-boundaries-points-kenya/221)
**Author:** [@Douglas\_Ronoh](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Douglas_Ronoh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/admin-boundaries-points-kenya/221 "2022-08-25T07:39:57Z")
Hi, How was the administrative\_boundaries\_points layer of Benin created as per the CCG Track 1 Hands on 2 tutorial? I received a query on the same from someone who wants to replicate the same for Kenya with the admin b… --- ## [OnSSET Datasets - Nigeria (e.g. ELECTRIFICATION PATHWAYS)](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/onsset-datasets-nigeria-e-g-electrification-pathways/217)
**Author:** [@Alec\_Browne](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Alec_Browne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/onsset-datasets-nigeria-e-g-electrification-pathways/217 "2022-07-27T11:30:10Z")
Hi All, Is anyone aware if the underlying datasets for the World Bank/ESMAP Electrification Pathways OnSSET model for Nigeria are publicly available? If not, are there any Starter Kits available for Nigeria, as there a… --- ## [Issues downloading nighttime imagery for OnSETT](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/issues-downloading-nighttime-imagery-for-onsett/211)
**Author:** [@Nicola\_Abram](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Nicola_Abram)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2022, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/issues-downloading-nighttime-imagery-for-onsett/211 "2022-07-17T08:43:30Z")
Hi there, I am having issues downloading 2020 and 2021 nightlights data from https://eogdata.mines.edu/products/vnl/ - needed for OnSETT. Each time I try to download (and I have tried many times), it fails (as it is a … --- ## [OnSETT tool for quarry electrification ?](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/onsett-tool-for-quarry-electrification/210)
**Author:** [@Rahul\_K](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Rahul_K)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/onsett-tool-for-quarry-electrification/210 "2022-07-12T16:07:59Z")
Hello, Can the OnSSET tool be used for analysis of a use-case which is a stone-quarry located at a relatively remote location in Sweden. The site currently has a limited grid connection to run the stone crushers only a… --- ## [Jupyter Notebook Error](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/jupyter-notebook-error/198)
**Author:** [@Adrian\_Onsare](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Adrian_Onsare)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 6:56am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/jupyter-notebook-error/198 "2022-05-18T06:56:23Z")
Hi I’m getting this error when running the jupyter notebook: See attached ▶ (attachments) --- ## [Course content](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/course-content/199)
**Author:** [@Muceka\_Rolex](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Muceka_Rolex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 8:07am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/course-content/199 "2022-05-02T08:07:12Z")
Dear Babak, I am offering this ONSSET but the completed lectures are not being marked completed. I have completed all the 9 lectures, but still shows progress of only 53%. any idea help please. Best regards, Rolex ▶ (… --- ## [Plug-in not responding](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/plug-in-not-responding/195)
**Author:** [@Muceka\_Rolex](https://forum.u4ria.org/u/Muceka_Rolex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/plug-in-not-responding/195 "2022-04-27T07:00:53Z")
Dear Sir, I am stack on exercise hands on 5, my plug-in dialog box is not responding particularly the drop down arrow for the population hence I cannot proceed now. what could be the problem? I have QGIS 3.10 Please… [Next page](https://forum.u4ria.org/c/onsset/9.md?page=1)