Getting Started with HAMLET

Welcome to HAMLET (Hierarchical Agent-based Markets for Local Energy Trading), an agent-based energy system simulation tool! This guide will help you get up and running quickly.

What is HAMLET?

HAMLET is designed to support energy experts in researching various aspects of the energy system. The tool is split into three components that are crucial for energy system simulations:

  1. Creator: Facilitates the creation of agents, markets, and grids for the scenarios.

  2. Executor: Runs the scenarios and simulations.

  3. Analyzer: Analyzes and visualizes the simulation results.

Who Should Use HAMLET?

HAMLET is ideal for:

  • Researchers: Conduct energy system experiments that rely on agent-based modeling without having to code from scratch.

  • Energy system engineers: Plan and optimize energy grids by analyzing energy flows based on aspects such as individual agent behavior, market dynamics, and legislation.

  • Policy makers: Evaluate the impact of policies on energy systems to find better solutions.

  • Grid operators: Analyze the impact of different energy system designs on the grid and vice versa.

  • Educators: Teach energy system concepts using an agent-based modeling approach.

  • Developers: Extend the tool for custom workflows.

Who Should Not Use HAMLET?

HAMLET is not suitable for:

  • Non-technical users: Requires basic programming knowledge for customization.

  • Users with limited time: Requires a learning curve for customization as the users need to know the tool as well as the complexity of the energy system.

  • Large-scale simulations: Depending on the methods applied and the hardware available, HAMLET might not be the best choice due to its computing intensive nature.

Key Features:

  • Modular architecture: Extend the tool with custom components for all aspects of the agents, markets, and grids.

  • Scalable simulations: Handle small to mid-scale scenarios (scale heavily dependent on hardware, duration, number of agents and methods).

  • Customizable workflows: Define unique configurations for diverse needs.

Quick Start

Follow these steps to get started:

  1. Install HAMLET: Refer to the Installation guide for setup instructions.

  2. Run Your First Scenario: Use the Usage Guide guide to execute a pre-configured scenario.

  3. Explore Examples: Check out the Examples for HAMLET section to learn from sample workflows.

Learn More

Dive deeper into HAMLET by exploring:

  • Core Concepts: Understand the architecture and design principles (../core_concepts/hamlet_overview).

  • Advanced Topics: Customize your workflows and optimize performance (Configuration Guide).

  • Community & Support: Join the HAMLET community and contribute (Contributing to HAMLET).