Cognised existence: Energy infrastructure is the spatial network of generation assets, substations, and transmission/distribution lines.
Question: Which energy infrastructures are present here, and what operational constraints apply?
OSM wiki: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:power
Realisations
OpenStreetMap — power=*
OSM contains global energy-network features: plants, substations, transmission towers, and power lines.
osmnx access
import osmnx as ox
ox.settings.cache_folder = ".cache/"
power_features = ox.features_from_place(
"Denmark",
tags={"power": True},
)Key OSM tags
| Tag | Meaning |
|---|---|
power=line | Transmission/distribution overhead line |
power=cable | Underground/submarine cable |
power=substation | Substation polygon or point |
power=plant | Power plant area |
power=generator | Single generator (wind turbine, solar, etc.) |
generator:source=* | Source type (wind, solar, gas, hydro, etc.) |
Geometry Representations
| Rep ID | Source Dataset | Geometry Type | Native CRS | Suitable For | Not Suitable For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
energy_osm_lines | OSM | LineString | EPSG:4326 | Corridor mapping, crossing analysis, length summaries | Grid flow simulation |
energy_osm_points_polygons | OSM | Point/Polygon | EPSG:4326 | Asset inventory maps, proximity to settlements | Capacity and operational dispatch modelling |
Limitations
- Voltage and capacity attributes are incomplete.
- Power network topology may be partially mapped.
- For regulatory planning, validate against national grid operator datasets.
Realised By Links
- OpenStreetMap (collection)