Grid2Poster Makes Power Networks Visible: Open Data Meets Infrastructure Mapping

Grid2Poster democratizes understanding of electrical infrastructure by transforming OpenStreetMap data into visually compelling posters, making critical energy networks visible to policymakers, researchers, and the public. The project enables continent-scale visualization and integrates community-driven data improvement through MapYourGrid, potentially enhancing grid resilience planning and energy infrastructure awareness. By open-sourcing the visualization pipeline, it encourages broader participation in understanding and improving global power network data.