HOMER Energy CEO Dr. Peter Lilienthal recently returned from Ethiopia, where he conducting a training on the HOMER software. Support to develop more mini-grids in rural areas is crucial to help Ethiopia expand energy access:
February, 2020
Webinar: How to Hybridize Diesel with Solar & Battery Storage with Elum Energy
Join us on February 19th alongside our industry partner, Elum Energy, as we explore opportunities in poor-grid and off-grid markets to save fuel with cutting edge microgrid systems that hybridize diesel fuel with solar and battery energy storage.
A Majority of Americans Believe Climate Change is the Most Important Issue Today
A recent poll by the American Psychological Association (APA) indicates that a majority of US adults (56%) believe that climate change is the most important issue facing us […]
Communicating the Value of Renewable Energy Projects is Easier with HOMER Grid Version 1.7
The new version of HOMER Grid 1.7 features a proposal generating tool that allows designers of hybrid distributed energy systems to produce presentation-ready reports that demonstrate how renewable energy improvements will help reduce the overall cost of energy. The software has the ability to quickly create streamlined, graphics-driven proposals that communicate system modeling results to both technical and non-technical audiences and effectively convey the project’s value to customers.
2019 in Review: Customer Insights for African Mini Grid Developers
In a landmark 2019 report on mini grids, the World Bank highlights technology achievements and successful business models. What future developments will need to occur for distributed energy projects to meet increasing needs for energy access in developing countries? Guest author Sam Miles explores that question for Africa:
Distributed Wind 2020, Washington DC, February 26-27
Distributed Wind Energy Association is a chance to learn what’s new in behind-the-meter distributed wind; the 9th annual conference will also look at new programs at DOE designed […]
Powering Africa Summit, Miami, February 24-26
The Powering Africa Summit is a US-based event focused on investment opportunities within Africa’s power sector, including everything from coal to renewables. What: Powering Africa SummitWhen: February […]
Solar Power & Energy Storage Denver, CO – February 24-26
Join HOMER Energy and the solar leadership of the Rocky Mountain region at Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West. Sponsored by the Colorado Solar & Storage Association (COSSA), the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). February 24-16 at the Hilton Denver City Center, in Denver, Colorado:
Santa Barbara Schools Look to Microgrids for Community Resilience and EV Charging
Plans are underway to build a microgrid for every one of 21 schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Since the city is vulnerable to power outages from forest fires, earthquakes, heavy rains and mudslides, local officials want a more resilient power system. The Clean Coalition is leading the microgrid effort:
Webinar: The HOMER Grid Proposal Tool is Here
Join HOMER Energy Product Manager, Steffi Klawiter, and Associate Product Manager, Aarabi Madhavan, for an in-depth look at the brand new HOMER Grid Proposal Tool that generates robust, presentation ready reports based on your hybrid energy system model data in seconds! Join us to see multiple examples demonstrating how you can create a polished proposal for your HOMER Grid project.
HOMER Grid bridges the communications gap with an essential new tool for hybrid energy projects
HOMER Grid has a new feature that will help distributed energy developers sell their projects and communicate modeling results to diverse teams. The project report creator distills critical information and presents it in data rich, professional-looking proposals that can be generated in just a few clicks:
HOMER Tip: Using the new proposal creator in HOMER Grid
HOMER Grid has a new proposal creation feature that will help project developers create professional reports in a few clicks. Learn how to use this new feature to boost client confidence and sell distributed energy projects to partners and financiers. Learn how to create powerful, data rich presentations of your HOMER Grid modeling results with this tip: