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Enabling FAIR Energy Research Software

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Energy Research Software (ERS) is a central cornerstone to facilitate energy research, e.g., by enabling data analytics or simulations of energy systems. However, most ERS does not comply with the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable (FAIR)) and, therefore, is often not reused. To enable FAIR ERS different domain-specific standards are required, e.g., for metadata. Additionally, services can support researchers to make their ERS FAIR. A good understanding of possible helpful and required standards and services is an important first step towards their creation. Therefore, we provide a general definition of ERS and present a vision which services and standards are needed to enable FAIR ERS. We analyze the current state of these services and standards in the energy domain and provide an outlook to further developments.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19238561

Authors: Ferenz, Stephan, Werth, Oliver, Nieße, Astrid

Institutions: Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburger Institut für Informatik

Language: English

Topic: Research Data Management Practices

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7140633920

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