In 2022, we published a set of Starter Data Kits of publicly available energy data for selected countries in Africa, East Asia and South America for use with energy system modelling tools such as the Open Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS). This paper published in MethodsX is a step-by-step guide to creating a new Starter Data Kit for other countries. The Starter Data kit can then be used to create a simple zero-order energy system model, which can act as a starting point for further model development and scenario analysis. This is especially helpful for energy planners and modellers.
Read the paper here.