2025-11-15 –, Node
OpenStreetMap is now well known for providing reliable power grids data worldwide. It has been achieved with yet more elaborated tooling and strategies to survey the appropriate data on ground. MapYourGrid initiative proposes to train and try on some simple practices to make grids more detailed on the map.
Open data about power grids is now crucial to achieve energy transition with the most reliable and affordable solutions. For many countries in the world it's first of all a matter of planning and it needs open data and open source software. As to reinforce the ability of low and medium income countries, MapYourGrid initiative is committed to build strategies and collaborate with OpenStreetMap local communities for power assets inventories completion.
In this workshop we aim to introduce, train and discuss some best practices to complete the power grid where it's the most relevant: how to target unfinished power lines, how to connect the recently built substation or power plant? How to survey this infrastructure with all due respect to safety and local regulations?
We welcome anyone who wants to learn how OpenStreetMap can play a key role in the energy transition and sustainable development.
collaborating, power, energy transition, crowdsourcing, open source
Affiliation:Open Energy Transition
I'm 35. OpenStreetMap got me busy for 15 years now, mainly about infrastructures and public utilities topics. It began as a hobby prior becoming a game changer in my professional background. I'm involved in mapping mainly in France and interested in tagging development as well. Crowdsourcing very important knowledge thrills me to tackle crucial challenges like energy transition or climate change resilience. Sustainability, open source, open data and common good are also additional motivations to collaborate withing this community.