Introduction
Open-TYNDP is an open-source implementation following the ENTSO-E TYNDP 2024 methodology: transparent, reproducible, and built for collaboration. This page explains what it is, how it works, and who it is for.
What Is Open-TYNDP?
Open-TYNDP is an open-source energy system model for the ENTSO-E Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP), developed by Open Energy Transition (OET) in collaboration with ENTSO-E. It is built on PyPSA-Eur, adapted to the TYNDP 2024 methodology and input data. It focuses on two blocks of TYNDP 2024: Scenario Building and Cost Benefit Analysis.
What Did We Do?
- Exploratory study in coordination with ENTSO-E, for replicating TYNDP Scenario Building 2024 and Cost Benefit Analysis 2024
- Soft-forked PyPSA-Eur and adapted its methodology, assumptions, and input data to align with TYNDP 2024
- Implemented TYNDP-specific scenario logic, demand projections, and network topology
- Benchmarked model outcomes against ENTSO-E reference data for the National Trends (NT) scenario, using 2009 as the reference climate year
Results
- Capacity, generation mix, network flows, cross-border flows, and marginal prices can be explored interactively on the Results page
- Open-TYNDP outcomes are benchmarked against ENTSO-E reference outputs — remaining deviations are documented and traceable to specific modeling choices
Where Can Open-TYNDP Help?
- Transparency — not only assumption and input are visible and auditable, but also the models.
- Reproducibility — any stakeholder is able to re-run TYNDP 2024 National Trends scenario independently.
- Additional resource — allow for broader expert contribution.
- Automated workflow — The entire modelling process runs automatically, from raw inputs to final outputs
What Can People Do with Open-TYNDP?
- Independently reproduce and examine official TYNDP 2024 National Trends scenario
- Test custom scenarios (e.g. alternative demand or RES assumptions) without starting from scratch
- Directly compare open-source model results for TYNDP 2024 with ENTSO-E outputs in a transparent framework
- Build on a common, community-maintained European planning model
- Collaborate across organisations and institutions using a shared, open codebase
- Benefit from the continuous developments and features of an open-source framework, driven by a broad community of researchers and practitioners
Code & Data Availability
- Fully open-source on GitHub
- Reproducible workflows via Snakemake and pixi environment management
- Get started easily with the documentation and hands-on workshop notebooks
- One-click Windows installer available for easy setup
- Input and output data archived on Zenodo for full reproducibility