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Microgrid Decisions Simplified
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What HOMER Pro Modeling
Tells Us about the Economics of
Remote Area Power Supplies
Remote Area Power Supply
Conference
Melbourne, Australia
March 22, 2016
Dr. Peter Lilienthal
HOMER®
HOMER Pro is the global standard for least cost design of clean, reliable, distributed power.
• National Renewable Energy Lab: 1992-2009
• Original developers now at HOMER Energy
• 140,000+ users in 193 countries
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HOMER’s Growth
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HOMER bridges different worlds
Renewable Advocates
Diesel Mechanics
HOMER
Model
Power
Engineers Financiers
HOMER as a communication tool
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Too Many Choices
Hydro
Geothermal
Demand
Response
Smart grids
Micro-grids
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What is best?
• Depends on the application – Resources
– Loads
– Equipment prices
– Equipment performance
• A confused mind says “No!”
• HOMER fits the pieces together
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New in HOMER Pro
• Optimizer
• Getting Started Wizard
• Load Profiles
• Unreliable Grid
• Engine extensions
• Advanced Battery
• Multi-year
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Battery sizing
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• 124 kW Peak, multiple generator, $400/kWh batt.
• PV still very cost-effective
• Large range in optimal battery size