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April 18, 2025 ยท View on GitHub
This repository documents mapping process of electricity infrastructure using OpenStreetMap (OSM).
We are now encouraging people to create or complete the dedicated country pages on OSM wiki:
https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Power_networks
You can create missing country pages by following the available template:
https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Power_networks/Guidelines/Country_page
Overview
This repository documents the process of mapping electricity infrastructure such as transmission towers/lines/poles, generators, substations and transformers using OpenStreetMap (OSM). It includes guidance on data sources, mapping tools, challenges encountered, and insights about different countries' mapping feasibility. Additionally, it focuses on continuously updating and expanding mapping efforts within specific countries or regions.
Legacy epository Structure
๐ power-mapping-osm
โ๐โโ nigeria
โโโ ๐ nigeria_v0.md
โโโ ๐ images/