Context
As part of their capacity-building activities, the Re-INTEGRATE and OpenMod4Africa projects are organizing a training course on three energy modelling tools. The training will be delivered in English by experts form ENIT, ENIM, and Prof. Andrés Ramos from Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid.
The main objectives of this summer school are to:
- Introduce energy systems modelling concepts to students and professionals.
- Build a network of future decision-makers.
- Foster synergy within the targeted community.
The training will cover three tracks:
- OSeMOSYS – Open Source Energy Modelling System (developed by KTH, delivered by CCG)
- GENeSYS-MOD – Global Energy System Model (developed by TU Berlin)
- OpenTEPES – Transmission and Generation Expansion Planning (developed by Universidad Pontificia Comillas)
Important: For the OSeMOSYS track, applicants must complete the Open University OSeMOSYS course and submit the certificate with their application.
Dates
- Start: September 30, 2025
- End: October 4, 2025
- Location: Monastir, Tunisia
Program
Tuesday, 30 September — 2:00 PM–6:00 PM (GMT+1, Tunisia local time)
2:00 PM — Reception and Registration
3:00 PM — Opening session
3:30 PM — Presentations of Horizon Europe projects :
OpenMod4Africa: Dr. Ingeborg Graabak, SINTEF, Norway (online)
Re-Integrate: Dr. Francesco Gardumi, KTH, Sweden (online)
4:00 PM — Overview over Horizon Europe Programme by Prof. Helmi MARDASSI DG UGPO, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia
4:30 PM — Energy Systems Modelling : Main Concepts and OSEMOSYS Tool by Prof. Chiheb Bouden, ENIT-Tunis, Tunisia
5:00 PM — GENeSYS-MOD presentation by Dr. Jonathan Hanto, TU Berlin, Germany (online)
5:30 PM — OpenTEPES presentation by Prof. Andres Ramos Galán, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Spain
Wednesday, 1 October – Friday, 3 October
Three parallel sessions: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM — Break
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM — Lunch break
Saturday, 4 October
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Case study presentations
12:00 PM — Closing ceremony
How to Apply
Interested candidates to complete all sections of the application form (Google Form)). Please download the Word version of the application form, fill it out, and then send it along with the following attachments:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- Reference letter
- Having a TOEIC or TOEFL certificate would be an asset for the application
- OSeMOSYS track only: Open University course certificate
All documents must be combined into a single PDF file to be uploaded on the Google form and sent to the following address: summerschool.energymodelling@gmail.com
Email subject: “Participation in Tools for Energy Modelling Training”
Deadline: Friday, September 6th, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed by the selection committee based on:
- Relevance of the academic/professional career to the training topics (energy and/or modelling)
- Motivation and commitment
Note: The lack of the Open University certificate is disqualifying for the OSeMOSYS track.
Credits: According to the European system, the training is equivalent to 2 ECTS. A certificate of participation will be delivered.
Selection: Due to the limited number of spots, participation will be by invitation only after evaluation.
Technical requirements: A personal computer is required. At least 8 GB of RAM is recommended. For the OSeMOSYS track, a Windows 10 system is required.
Fees
Registration for the training workshop is free
and grants access to all training sessions.
Participants may apply for full accommodation
(double room) and meals coverage. Selection will be based on the applications received and budget availability.
Additional fees apply for those wishing to benefit
from accommodation (double room) and meals as follows:
- 900 TND for Tunisian participants
- 300 € for international participants (including bank transfer fees and accommodation taxes).
- Surcharge for single room accommodation is 300 TND ( 90 euros).
Payment
Accommodation fees must be paid directly at the hotel reception or to the ENIM Scientific Association:Bank: BIAT
Bank Address: BIAT Monastir (Place du leader, Monastir, Tunisia)
Account Name: ASSOCIATION SCIENTIFIQUE DE L'ENIM (ASENIM)
RIB: 08 503 00023 20 04655 9 02
IBAN: TN59
SWIFT Code: BIAT TNTT
Registre National des Entreprises (RNE): 1319413Q
AS-ENIM Address: National Engineering School of Monastir, Avenue Ibn El Jazzar, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia.
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Venue
The workshop training will be held at the Magic Skanes Family Hotel 4*
