UL releases HOMER Front modeling software, a web-based software application that performs technical and economic analysis of utility-scale energy projects. HOMER Front helps developers calculate the value of storage and hybrid power projects and maximize revenues.
Introducing New HOMER® Front Modeling Software: Maximize the Revenue of Utility-Scale Energy Storage — Standalone or Hybrid
Join David Mintzer, Steffi Klawiter and Christina Duong as they illuminate the path to successfully designing complex, utility-scale hybrid and stand-alone energy storage projects with HOMER Front on May 3, 2022.
Message from the Founder – April 2022
The big news is our new collaboration with the Microgrid Knowledge annual conference. With the surging interest in microgrids, the time is right for the leaders in microgrid education to work together to further the rapid advancement of microgrids. I am honored to have been asked to present the winners of the Microgrid Greater Good Awards at the Microgrid 2022 annual conference on June 1 – 2. We will also be conducting a HOMER Technology Workshop on June 2 at the event. We hope to see you there and please use our discount code, HOMERVIP for a 10% discount.
Building the Clean Energy Economy at CLEANPOWER 2022
Join us at CLEANPOWER 2022 in San Antonio Texas from May 16-18, 2022. CLEANPOWER brings together the most knowledgeable minds in the clean energy industry and creates a collaborative platform for discussing issues that are important to industry professionals and their companies. Attending puts you at the table and helps you get results that can grow your business and our industry, and prepare for more opportunities in the future.
Join UL at The BOMA 2022 Convention June 25-28, 2022
Join us at The BOMA 2022 Conference. Smart, safe and sustainable buildings begin with reliable, renewable energy. Discover how HOMER Grid can help building owners and managers provide clean, reliable energy that cuts costs, increases energy resiliency, integrates EV charging and reduces carbon emissions.
De-risking Energy Storage: UL Industry Roundtable and Report
After convening stakeholders to assess the risks presented by energy storage, UL presents highlights of the downloadable report, “How to De-Risk North America’s Energy Storage Project Pipeline.”
Two Premier Microgrid Conferences Join Forces to Advance Microgrids Worldwide
Boulder, Colo – April 8, 2022 – Organizers of UL’s HOMER Microgrid and Hybrid Power International conference, the premier microgrid conference produced by UL’s HOMER software and Microgrid Knowledge, host of Microgrid 2022, today announced a collaboration to bring HOMER’s long-standing thought leadership to the Microgrid Knowledge stage.
2022 Community Power Scorecard Ranks the U.S. States for Support of Clean, Distributed Energy
The Community Power Scorecard, by the Institute for Local Self Reliance, ranks state policies that support local energy projects, consumer choice and distributed renewable energy. Read on to see who the winners – and losers – were for the 2022 Scorecard.
Join Us at Microgrid 2022: Microgrids as Climate Heroes
Hosted by Microgrid Knowledge, the world’s largest news site dedicated to all things microgrid, Microgrid 2022 is the one microgrid conference you will not want to miss. Don’t miss our special HOMER Technology Workshop on June 2, 2022. The conference is in person, June 1-2, 2022, in Philadelphia. Use code HOMERVIP for 10% off when you register for the conference.
Message from the Founder – March 2022
Throughout the decades, microgrids keep progressing. We’ve always categorized microgrids into three segments characterized by primary value: energy access, diesel fuel reduction for isolated grids and resilience for grid-connected microgrids. While these aren’t the only benefits a microgrid provides, each segment is identified by the primacy of one of these objectives. This month’s newsletter illustrates a microgrid in each of the categories.
Microgrid Brings Newfound Quiet and Cost Reductions to Canadian Native Community
A microgrid on Harbledown Island in British Columbia is reducing generator noise and air pollution as it delivers lower-cost energy to a Canadian native community. Modeled using UL’s HOMER Pro, it is continuing to perform well after a year of operation:
Join UL’s experts at Infocast’s Solar + Wind Finance and Investment Summit March 7-9
Infocast’s Solar Power Finance & Investment and Wind Power Finance & Investment, widely recognized as the foremost events for leading industry players to get fully briefed on the year ahead, have been combined for 2022 to create the most powerful networking place for top-level renewables and financial executives. Join UL’s experts at Infocast’s Solar + Wind Finance and Investment Summit running March 7-9, 2022.
Odyssey Streamlines Microgrid Financing in Africa Using UL’s HOMER® Application Programming Interface (API)
Solar microgrid developers in Nigeria are getting needed help to move their project proposals forward. The assistance begins with an opportunity to apply for project financing through the […]
Don’t Miss the Elum Energy Microgrid Impact Challenge
Elum Energy invites you to join a one-day multilingual webinar on Feb. 9th dedicated to introducing the ePowerControl ES/ES+, our new energy storage controller dedicated to battery storage systems, and to kick off their microgrid impact challenge. HOMER Software founder, Dr. Peter Lilienthal, will be speaking on “The Impact of Improving Technology on Microgrid Design” at Session 4, so don’t miss his insights or the opportunity to participate in the challenge!
Massachusetts Town Plans a Microgrid as the State’s First Clean Energy Resilience Solution
The Cape Cod, Massachusetts town of Yarmouth is building the state’s first municipal clean energy resilience microgrid. It will power an emergency operations center in a firehouse during extreme weather events.
Top 2021 Stories Highlight Increasing Momentum Toward Clean Energy
Enabled by decreasing storage costs, microgrids and hybrid power systems accelerated along a path of rapid growth and innovation in 2021. See some of our top stories for the year.
Founder’s Message – January 2022
There are many reasons microgrids are important. Most notably microgrids provide a resilient power supply and enable energy providers to use renewables at high penetrations and bypass some of the problems inherent in a centralized and highly regulated utility sector.
Join UL at PowerGen International 2022
POWERGEN is the largest network and business hub for electricity generators and solution providers engaged in power generation. Power producers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, OEMs, and large-scale energy users gather at POWERGEN International® to discover new solutions as large centralized power generation business models evolve into cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. Our year-round platform of digital education, current and breaking industry news, thought leadership articles, quality matched meetings, and industry-leading live events provide a hub for power generation professionals to learn and network.
New Research Shows Microgrids Can Create Jobs and Contribute to Economic Growth
Three new reports – one by the new industry trade association Think Microgrid – show how microgrids can create jobs and bolster economic growth:
6th Hybrid Power Systems Workshop: Madeira, Portugal
Join the 6th International Hybrid Power Systems Workshop in Madeira, Portugal from 26-27 April 2022 and submit your abstract now. Design Options, Project Experiences, Microgrids, System Modelling and Simulation, Grid Codes and many other suggestions are among the proposed preferential topics, which you can find on the workshop website.
Sharing Electric Vehicles: A New Transportation Paradigm for Rwanda
Rwanda is the first country in Africa to embrace the transition to electric vehicles on a large scale. Volkswagen is manufacturing EVs there, and in the capital city of Kigali, Rwanda is implementing a car sharing program that is creating a new transportation paradigm.
HOMER Microgrid and Hybrid Power International Draws Worldwide Audience
Participants from more than 120 countries joined us for the ninth annual HOMER Microgrid and Hybrid Power International Conference last month. We bring you some of the highlights and information on how to access complimentary recordings of the proceedings:
DC Mesh Grid Microgrid Networks Show Promise in Developing Country Rural Electrification Projects
A DC mesh network in Cambodia brings low-cost electricity to a remote rural village for the first time. Learn how Otteh Edubio from Okra Solar builds these microgrids. Then get the details from his presentation recorded at the HOMER Microgrid and Hybrid Power International.
Founder’s Message – October 2021
Our annual conference is the most exciting time of the year for me and the entire HOMER staff. We get to hear from hybrid energy practitioners around the world about the huge variety of applications and challenges associated with pioneering new clean power systems. In this newsletter we feature two of our conference presenters and training opportunities associated with the conference.
Design and Feasibility Comparison of On- and Off-Grid Hybrid EV Charging Stations in India
The electrification of India’s transportation sector is critical if the country is to meet its climate goals. Professor Venkatesh Boddapati has been modeling EV charging stations that use renewable energy to find out the most optimal configurations. Don’t miss his presentation at the HOMER Energy by UL’s 9th annual HOMER Microgrid and Hybrid Power International conference.
HMHI Conference Agenda Preview
Don’t miss the HOMER Energy by UL’s 9th Annual HOMER Microgrid and Hybrid Power International virtual conference. It’s coming up October 12-14 and registration is complementary. See the complete agenda.
Navigating the Challenges of Grid Interconnection on the Island of Curaçao
Microgrid News spoke with Michael Ginsberg of Bowman Consulting to explore some of the challenges involved in connecting DER-powered facilities to the grid. Michael will discuss his experience with grid integration of renewable energy on the Caribbean island of Curaçao. Join us to hear about his findings at HOMER Energy by UL’s 9th Annual HOMER Microgrid and Hybrid Power International, during the Island Power: Renewables for Diesel-Powered Utilities session on October 14th at 8 am, MDT.
Founder’s Message – September 2021
In this month’s newsletter, we demonstrate the progress of the microgrid industry with features on projects completed by two of the largest companies in the power industry.
Fekola Gold Mine Builds Solar Power into Existing Thermal Plant
A Mali gold mine is now powering operations with a HOMER-modeled microgrid that combines solar and batteries with an existing thermal power plant. The 30 MW solar plant will help cut costs and hedge against future oil price increases.
From Conventional Power Plants to Hybrid Power and Microgrids: An Interview with Dino Ablakovic, Siemens Energy
Fossil-based power plants are adding renewable energy resources, storage and hydrogen, and being reconfigured as microgrids or grid-tied hybrid power plants. One company working on that challenge is Siemens Energy. We spoke with Siemens Microgrid Product Manager Dino Ablakovic about his work and upcoming presentation for the 9th Annual HOMER Microgrid and Hybrid Power International conference held on Oct. 12-14, 2021.