The Galápagos Islands are among the world’s most unique and climate-vulnerable ecosystems. Now engineers from the Instituto de Energía Solar of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (IES-UPM) are using HOMER Pro to improve the local energy systems. They will be increasing renewable resources and reducing the use of diesel fuel through optimization of a key island microgrid:
December, 2019
UL Solutions Acquires HOMER Energy
UL, a global safety science leader, announced the acquisition of Boulder, Colorado-based HOMER Energy, the world leader in modeling and optimization software for microgrids. The acquisition combines UL’s experience and recognized thought leadership in solar, wind and battery technology with HOMER Energy’s system design capabilities. HOMER Energy employees will join UL’s existing Energy and Power Technologies Division:
Michigan launches new grid modernization program featuring microgrids
Grid modernization programs are moving forward in many states across the country, with Michigan’s the most recent. These programs are designed to increase reliance on clean, renewable energy and improve resilience. They are spurring a new interest in microgrids, as a means of delivering these changes to our energy sector:
Collaboration sparks innovation: Three landmark projects explore the future of power provision
Three southern communities are now developing “smart neighborhood” microgrids. In one, energy-efficient homes feature community-scale microgrids designed by Alabama Power / Southern Company and modeled by HOMER Grid. The project should yield new information about how to design and integrate distributed renewable energy into our electricity grid;
HOMER Tip: How to use HOMER Grid in deregulated markets
More than 15 states have deregulated their energy markets – some allow consumers to purchase electricity from 3rd party providers, others have deregulated gas and still others are have partially deregulated their energy markets. This HOMER Tip explains how to use HOMER Grid in states with deregulated electricity markets:
A Model for Clean, Reliable Energy at One of the Nation’s Busiest Ports
Schneider Electric is building a microgrid at the 3,200 acre Port of Long Beach in California. The project is designed to cut fuel costs, reduce carbon emissions – by replacing diesel generators with renewable energy and storage – and boost the port’s resilience in the event of outages.