Note: this tool is a work in progress and not yet in a useful state
This project is an open source tool to convert TIMES model Excel input files to DD format ready for processing by GAMS. The intention is to make it easier for people to reproduce research results on TIMES models.
TIMES is an energy systems model generator from the International Energy Agency that is used around the world to inform energy policy. It is fully explained in the TIMES Model Documentation.
The Excel input format accepted by this tool is documented in the TIMES Model Documentation PART IV. Additional table types are documented in the VEDA support forum. Example inputs are available at https://github.com/kanors-emr/Model_Demo_Adv_Veda
We recommend using a Python virtual environment:
python3 -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txtWe use the black code formatter. The pip command above will install it along with other requirements. Additionally, you can install a git pre-commit that will ensure that your changes are formatted before creating new commits:
pre-commit installThis project welcomes contributions and suggestions. Most contributions require you to agree to a Contributor License Agreement (CLA) declaring that you have the right to, and actually do, grant us the rights to use your contribution. For details, visit https://cla.opensource.microsoft.com.
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