Imagine having a comprehensive map of the global electrical grid at your fingertips. Sounds like a daunting task, right? But what if I told you there’s a way to do it using 100% open source tools? A team of innovators has built a toolchain to make this possible, and it’s pretty impressive.
The toolchain uses OpenStreetMap as a database, JOSM as an editor, Osmose for validation, mkdocs material for the website, and Leaflet for the interactive map. You can find more details about the smaller tools and repositories integrated into the project on the README page of the website repository.
The best part? You can support the mapping of the electrical grid by contributing to the project. Head over to mapyourgrid.org to learn more.
This open source initiative has the potential to democratize access to energy infrastructure data, making it easier for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals to make informed decisions. It’s an exciting development, and I’m curious to see how it will evolve in the future.