What an exciting time for hybrid power. Although we at HOMER Energy by UL have been focusing on hybrid power systems for decades, the industry is now seeing explosive growth, expansion into new markets, and acceptance by mainstream players in the electric power industry.
August, 2021
Extreme Weather and Need for Resilience Spur North American Microgrid Growth
Research shows the commercial and industrial use of microgrids in industrialized countries will likely soon surpass remote, rural microgrids. This shift is motivated by the need for resilient power systems in the face of climate change.
Registration Now Open for Virtual 9th Annual HOMER Microgrid and Hybrid Power International Conference
Join the hybrid power revolution. HMHI 2021 brings together a global community of microgrid and hybrid power experts to advance high-quality, affordable microgrids, distributed energy and utility-scale systems. Read on to learn more.
Clean Energy Procurement Promotes Grid Resilience, Meets Climate Goals
The California Public Utilities Commission approved an order for utilities to purchase 11.5 GW of new electricity resources including renewables, distributed energy and zero-emitting sources. The 100% greenhouse-gas-free and renewable resources will power approximately 2.5 million homes in the state.
Webinar – Adding storage to your project: Is it as easy as you think?
Hybrid power is the solution to today’s energy needs, but designing a system with multiple energy resources plus storage is harder than you might think. Join this webinar to learn more. Join us on September 9th to discover how software modeling helps overcome the complexities and paves the way to a renewable energy future.
Solar for Healthcare Webinar
14 months ago, many spotlights were turned towards the African healthcare sector and its terrible lack of electrification. This webinar on August 18th intends to highlight several initiatives and solutions which can significantly improve the access to electricity for the healthcare sector in Africa and deserve a lot more attention.