Open Energy Data Server Used in Research Data Management

Abstract

The integration of open data in energy informatics is increasingly crucial for the transformation towards a digital and decentralized energy system. However, challenges arise like licensing, accessibility as well as inconsistencies between source formats and desired formats, impeding efficient querying processes. To address these issues, the Open Energy Data Server has been developed, facilitating efficient usage of time series, geospatial and structural data in energy research, and applications in compliance with FAIR principles, despite limitations in the original sources. It features an administration frontend, dashboard visualizations and a REST API for application development. The included datasets contain information on power systems, weather, network frequency, as well as historic data on European energy and gas demands or generation.