Enabling FAIR Energy Research Software

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.