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Original language
English
Original title of the resource
Renewables.ninja
English translation of the title
Organization
Imperial College London and ETH Zurich
Year of the publication
Keyword
SDG 4: Quality education
Keyword
SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
Keyword
SDG 13: Climate action
Format
Best Practice
Vocational/professional sector
 
Sector
Not specified
What is the resource about?
Renewables.ninja is an online modelling tool that generates realistic time-series data for wind and solar (photovoltaic) power generation based on global weather and location data. Users can select location, technology, capacity and timeframe to obtain output profiles on an hourly or daily basis useful for planning, research, or education. The platform serves as a data source for teaching/learning scenarios, system analysis and renewable energy planning exercises.
What is the resource about? (in English)
Why is the resource useful for VET actors?
This tool is valuable for vocational education and training because it provides hands-on, data-driven insights into renewable energy generation, ideal for teaching and training in areas like wind and solar PV systems, energy systems analysis, and planning. Learners can simulate their own scenarios (e.g., the output of a PV plant in a specific region) to explore how weather, location and technology choices affect production — core understanding for green energy professions. Additionally, Renewables.ninja can serve as the basis for project-based or research tasks focusing on data analysis, interpretation of renewable energy outputs, and energy modelling.
Why is the resource useful for VET actors? (in English)
Link
https://www.renewables.ninja/