# Working on energy system modelling? New data for 49 countries is now available!

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**Created:** [August 31, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.u4ria.org/t/working-on-energy-system-modelling-new-data-for-49-countries-is-now-available/696 "2026-08-31T14:53:54Z")\
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We’re pleased to announce the launch of a **new edition of Starter Data Kits (SDKs) for whole energy system modelling**.

The SDKs provide a comprehensive foundation for developing and exploring energy system models, covering **199 technologies across the entire energy supply–demand chain** , including:  
Primary energy production  
Fossil fuel processing  
Power generation  
Low-carbon technologies, including hydrogen supply  
Agriculture and industry  
Households and services  
Transport

The datasets can support a wide range of applications from **capacity building and academic research to technical energy planning** and can be used with established energy modelling frameworks such as **OSeMOSYS**.

**The new datasets are available for 49 countries across sub-Saharan Africa.**  
Whether you are building your first energy system model, updating an existing model, or exploring future energy pathways, these SDKs can provide a valuable starting point.  
**Explore and download the Starter Data Kits:**

> **[OSeMOSYS — Starter Data Kits](https://starter-data-kit.github.io/osemosys/)**

**Learn more about how the SDKs were produced:**

> **[Starter data kits for whole energy system modelling in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://www.cambridge.org/engage/coe/article-details/6a8f0323810b9dcc825e06dd)**
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> Whole energy system modelling is a data-intensive field that faces significant challenges in data acquisition and processing. This work introduces a comprehensive set of techno-economic datasets for whole energy system modelling, covering the 49...

**Have questions or want to discuss the datasets?**  
Join the conversation and ask your questions on the **Energy Modelling Community (EMC) forum:**

> **[OSeMOSYS](https://forum.u4ria.org/c/osemosys/12)**
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> Open Source Energy Modelling System

Let’s continue strengthening **open, accessible and evidence-based energy modelling** to support better energy planning across the Global South.

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