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CLOVER (Continuous Lifetime Optimisation of Variable Electricity Resources) is a an open-source Python based modelling framework enabling the simulation and optimisation of community-scale energy systems, typically minigrids, to support energy access in developing countries [1]. It is a framework under constant development, with new features being added, and has been applied to many different scenarios and case studies (see the publications page for more information).
The model operates with an hourly resolution and is designed to be able to simulate or optimise community-scale energy systems over a multi-year timeframe. The model is modular, with solar electrcity, solar thermal, PVT, grid, diesel, and load modules. As an open-srouce repository, the development of new functionality is encouraged. For a list of open issues and feature requests see the Github issues page.
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You can cite the CLOVER-energy/CLOVER project by citing the following papers:
- Winchester, B., Beath, H., Nelson, J., & Sandwell, P. (2023). CLOVER (Version v5.0.7) [Computer software]. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6925535
- Sandwell, P., Winchester, B., Beath, H., & Nelson, J. (2023). CLOVER: A modelling framework for sustainable community-scale energy systems. Journal of Open Source Software, 8(82), 4799, https://doi.org/10.21105/joss.04799