Insights on Modelling Practices  and Tool Preferences: Results of a Public Survey in the Energy Domain

Christoph Schimeczek; Felix Nitsch; Daniel Zapf

doi:10.52825/ocp.v9i.3295

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Christoph Schimeczek Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0791-9365
Felix Nitsch BOKU University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9824-3371
Daniel Zapf Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR) https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6347-6685

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https://doi.org/10.52825/ocp.v9i.3295

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Energy, Modelling, Tool, Preference, Survey

Abstract

We present results of a public survey on modelling practices and tool preferences, in the energy domain. The survey covered experiences with and usage of programming languages and models, model selection criteria, software development practices, and model interoperation. Our findings are contrasted by an assessment of openly available energy tools.

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Insights on Modelling Practices and Tool Preferences

Results of a Public Survey in the Energy Domain

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