DEADLINE 3 April 2026

In the application, OU Certificate for chosen track, OU Certificate for Political Economy and supporting documents are mandatory

 

The Energy Modelling Platform – Global 2026 (EMP-G) will be held from 6th to 24rd July. Hosted by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), this is a fantastic opportunity to get free training, access to discussion forums, and coaching skills in models and tools for all of your energy planning needs. Before the beginning of the event on 13th of July, there will be a one-week advance tool training, from 6th to 10th of July. 

 

There are nine tracks listed below, each focusing on different tools. Note, that for any track that you apply for, you must complete the Open University course of your one desired track and obtain a certificate, attaching it as a part of your application to the EMP-G (see this link to the courses and video instructions on webpage). Additionally, regardless of what track you apply for, you must also complete the Open University course on Political Economy and obtain a certification, attaching it as a part of your application to the EMP-G. The tracks are developed with UNDESA, IAEA, UNDP, IRENA, ESMPA - The World Bank Group, SEforALL, WRI, Imperial College London, DESNZ, the OpTIMUS community of practice, several universities, and the Climate Compatible Growth (#CCG) programme.

 

The EMP-G is split into two parts: 
 

(1) you will be trained in the tool you applied for, further building your skills on top of what you learnt in the Open University course; 

- Online – 6th to 10th of July

(2) you will use your new skills to conduct analyses on country-specific case studies, with assistance being provided from trainers. 

- In-person – 13th July to 23rd July 

 

The only exception to the above seeting is the “Electricity Transition Playbook”, which is a weeklong interactive course focused on guiding your country through an energy transition, taking part in the last week of the EMP-G (20th July to 24th July). 

 

There is no fee to attend, however competition for the limited spots is high

 

Please see programme overview at the bottom of this page.

 

You will receive an ICTP certificate on attendance and successful completion of EMP-G (obtained after attending EMP-G).

 

Tracks:

• OnSSET/The Global Electrification Platform

• Energy and Flexibility Modelling: OSeMOSYS & FlexTool

• Introduction to CLEWs

• Energy Access Explorer: A Data-driven, Integrated and Inclusive Energy Planning

• The Electricity Transition Playbook 

• Geospatial data, best practices for collection and management 

• Financial Analysis of Power Sector Projects using the FINPLAN Model

• Geospatial Clean Cooking access modelling, using OnStove 

• Financial Modelling for Energy Transitions (MINFin, FinTrack & FinCore)

 

For detailed description of the different tracks, click here.

 

Prerequisites: The prerequisites to be admitted to EMP-G are provided at the bottom of this page.

 

Computer & connection requirements: Note that participants will require a computer with stable internet access to participate in the training. It is recommended that participants have at least 8 GB of RAM and a relatively new computer. Nonetheless, specific tracks have additional computer requirements:

- Energy System Modelling using the Modelling User Interface for OSeMOSYS (MUIO): Windows 10 or later, 8GB RAM, MS Office

- Introduction to CLEWs: Windows 10 computer, 8GB RAM.

 

 

For selected applicants the Induction Session will be held on the 1st of July, from 11:00 GMT to 15:00 GMT.