Open source energy storage

Why is open source important?

Open Source eliminates the need to reinvent the wheel and accelerates product development. This is especially important for renewable energy to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. When developing an open source product, it is preferable to use open source tools.

How do I associate a GitHub repository with an energy-storage topic?

To associate your repository with the energy-storage topic, visit your repo's landing page and select "manage topics." GitHub is where people build software. More than 100 million people use GitHub to discover, fork, and contribute to over 420 million projects.

What is OpenEMS?

OpenEMS is a free and open-source platform for energy management that supports the 100% energy transition. It is developed by a community sharing the common target of achieving this goal. The project invites third parties to use OpenEMS for their own projects and offers support for their initial steps.

What is open source hardware & why should you use it?

The hardware is modular and uses standardized, open communication protocols, so it can be integrated into existing systems or used as the basis for your own product development. Open Source eliminates the need to reinvent the wheel and accelerates product development.

What is openems development?

OpenEMS development was started by FENECON GmbH, a German company specialized in manufacturing and project development of energy storage systems. It is the software stack behind FEMS - FENECON Energy Management System and widely used in private, commercial and industrial applications. OpenEMS is funded by several federal and EU funding projects.

What is the OpenEMS software architecture?

The OpenEMS software architecture was designed to leverage features required by a modern and flexible Energy Management System. It is generally used in combination with external hardware and software components.