I-JEDI Model

The International Jobs and Economic Development Impacts (I-JEDI) model is a free tool for analyzing the economic impacts of renewable energy development around the world.

I-JEDI estimates the employment, earnings, gross domestic product, and output from the construction and operation of renewable energy projects across the domestic supply chain. The model results include total economic impacts, as well as impacts by industry (e.g., construction, manufacturing, and banking services). This information helps align renewable energy actions with key economic development goals.

The I-JEDI model was developed by NREL with support from the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Spreadsheet Tool

The I-JEDI model was updated in September 2024 with new economic data to enhance its accuracy and relevance for estimating gross economic impacts related to renewable energy projects, including job creation, earnings, and overall economic growth. Users can now download the updated spreadsheet model below to benefit from the latest information.

The default costs have been adjusted to account for inflation of the U.S. dollar against other currencies, and the default costs for solar PV and wind have been revised. These updates are based on the latest data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which includes enhanced economic data for Colombia, Mexico, the Philippines, South Africa, and Zambia.

Additionally, users have the option to input their own economic data in various formats, allowing for a more customized analysis. Users are encouraged to enter as much project-specific data as possible to enhance the tool’s effectiveness.

Using MS Excel

• When opening the spreadsheet, you may be prompted with a security warning asking if you would like to "Enable Macros." Please select "Enable Macros" or "Enable Content" for the spreadsheet to run properly.

• Please make sure that the security setting on your computer is not set to "High." Set the level to "Medium" or "Low" and then re-open the JEDI worksheet. You can reset to a higher level when you have finished using the JEDI model.

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If you have questions, please contact us.

User Agreement

Your User Agreement can be found in the Excel spreadsheet in a separate tab. We do not share or make available any user information.

Resources

To learn more about the I-JEDI modeling tool, check out the resources below:

I-JEDI Tutorial

I-JEDI User Tutorial in Spanish

I-JEDI Fact Sheet

International Jobs and Economic Development Impacts (I-JEDI) model

EECBG Energy Planning Webinar Series: Jobs and Economic Development Impact (JEDI) Models Training

International Jobs and Economic Development Impacts Model: Stories of Use and Impact