Session recordings from the eighth annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference are available for on-demand viewing. Conference organizer, HOMER Energy by UL, made these complementary sessions available to provide technical information and lessons learned from real-world microgrids.
EVENTS
Join UL Renewables at the 24th Annual Energy, Utility, Environment Conference: EUEC 2021
Join two UL energy experts at EUEC 2021. Dr. Peter Lilienthal, HOMER Energy founder and global microgrid lead, UL Renewables, presents “Economic Optimization of Microgrid Design and Operation” and James Trudeau, global business development manager UL LLC, presents “Energy Storage — New Codes & Standards.”
Virtual Meeting: Powering Health — Designing Electrification Options for Developing Country Health Facilities
Join us Dec 17, 2020, 08:00 a.m. MT (US and Canada) to hear Dr. Peter Lilienthal discuss this free online modeling tool that enables non-engineers to design microgrid systems for health facilities in developing countries and areas without adequate energy access.
Exploring Efficiencies at the Water-Energy Nexus: Rottnest Island’s Innovative Hybrid Energy System
Faced with the challenge of utilizing hybrid renewable energy to produce enough electricity and potable water for the island’s large annual influx of visitors, the Rottnest Island Authority found a path to success through an innovative approach to demand management at the water-energy nexus.
Renewable Energy Powers an Arctic Village: Ancient Traditions and Clean Technology
Developing a microgrid in the Yukon’s extreme North is a challenge of epic proportions. A landmark power purchase agreement, extraordinary system engineering, and a unique pitched panel design will allow the village of Old Crow to reduce its diesel consumption by over 50,000 gallons per year.
Hear Dr. Peter Lilienthal Speak at The Africa Energy Forum November 3rd
Join us at the 2020 Africa Energy Forum (AEF) to hear HOMER Energy by UL Founder, Dr. Peter Lilienthal, share his expertise during the “Digitalisation & Solar in Emerging Markets” session scheduled for 14:00-15:00 (UK time) on the 3rd of November.
HOMER International Microgrid Conference Identifies Technological Advances, Policy Shifts, and the Industry’s Path Forward
The 8th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference attracted record-breaking participation and international representation, as well as an extraordinary selection of presentations by industry leaders. Session recordings are now available.
Looking to the Past to Predict the Future of Microgrid Markets
By studying historic drivers and evaluating current market indicators, Wood Mackenzie researcher Isaac Maze-Rothstein has gathered key insights related to microgrid markets in both the US and Kenya. He and colleague Benjamin Attia have mapped out an overview of what the future may look like for these markets. They will present their findings at the 8th annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference on October 12.
Top 5 Reasons to Attend HIMC 2020 and Join the Microgrid Revolution
The global microgrid market is experiencing unprecedented growth. Learn how you can capitalize on this expansion and use it to propel your business forward at the 8th annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference. The event is 100% virtual and free to attend.
Foundational Support: Vallecito Energy Storage Resilience Project Lays the Groundwork for a Larger Renewables-Based System
An exciting energy storage installation in the Goleta Load Pocket, a highly vulnerable 70-mile transmission area in Southern California, will provide resilience in the form of 40 MWh of utility-scale energy storage. The Vallecito Energy Storage Resilience project will not only provide an energy storage foundation for a future community microgrid, but it lays the groundwork for a more resilient energy network in a region hard-hit by natural disasters.
HOMER Training: The Roadmap to Better System Modeling and a Sustainable Future
HOMER Energy by UL’s educational curriculum covers all of the essential skills needed to analyze distributed generation and microgrid projects and get the most out of the software. Senior Engineer, Head of Professional Services, and Lead Trainer Aleph Baumbach and his team tailor sessions to address each audience’s needs and support individual projects with hands-on training. Baumbach’s enthusiasm for developing a better path to sustainability is infectious.
Tandem Technologies: Pairing Diesel Generators with Renewable Resources
Pairing diesel generators with renewable resources in energy systems can be an effective cost-reduction strategy when generators are operated flexibly. Dr. James Hamilton shares insights he’s gathered while developing remote, off-grid projects in Australia.
How to Adapt Microgrids to New Constraints Brought on by the Novel Coronavirus
The challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic make it more critical than ever to ensure that businesses have abundant, continuous power. Project developers can prepare businesses by equipping them with smart energy management systems that allow for remote commissioning, autonomous control, and reliable off-site monitoring and data logging.
Extending Battery Life with Control Strategies: An Interview with Jonathan Schulte
Jonathan Schulte explores the ways in which microgrid control methods informed by forecast-based algorithms can extend battery life and decrease operational costs. He will present his research at the 8th annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference in October. Schulte and his team have developed a method for reducing the average state of charge of lithium-based battery systems and decreasing the time the battery spends in a fully charged state—both of which lead to longer battery lifetimes without impacting the system performance.
Webinar: Optimizing Design & Mitigating Risks in Mini-Grids & Distributed Generation in Africa
Join us for a free educational webinar led by HOMER Energy by UL on optimizing design & mitigating risks in mini-grids & distributed generation on August 13th, 2020 at 8:00 AM MDT. Don’t miss it, register now.
Flow Batteries: Technology Synergies Will Provide Grid Stabilization
Flow batteries are considered excellent choice for large-scale energy storage projects for a number of reasons, but primarily because they can cycle for multiple short periods daily, for about 30 years while maintaining an even performance. The Energy Superhub Oxford will install the UK’s first transmission-connected battery, a lithium-ion/vanadium flow battery, sited at National Grid’s Cowley Substation.
Registration Now Open for Virtual 8th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference
Registration is now open for the 8th annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference, taking place online October 12-16, 2020. Attendance is free for this five-day virtual event, with online sessions led by global industry experts who will explore the rapidly changing world of microgrids and distributed energy resources.
Join UL at the Virtual ESA 2020 Conference August 24-27, 2020
Don’t miss this year’s all virtual Energy Storage Annual Conference (ESA), from August 27th-29th, 2020. This event will be a true 360-degree digital conference experience with all the features of being in person. ESA offers interactive content from 11 AM to 5 PM EDT daily during the event.
Webinar: A Tour of HOMER Pro and the Latest in Optimizing Microgrid Design
Join HOMER Energy founders Peter Lilienthal and Marilyn Walker in a walk-through of HOMER Pro, the flagship microgrid optimization software. First introduced in 2014, HOMER Pro was a major redesign of HOMER, which was originally developed at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Caribbean Renwable Energy Forum (CREF) Virtual – 2020
The Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum 2020 – a virtual event – will be taking place October 28-30. Watch this space for details on the agenda and how to register.
HOMER Conference Sponsorships are Available
Join us at the virtual 8th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference as a Sponsor! Taking place via online sessions October 12-16 and free to attendees, the HOMER conference will attract a broad range of participants involved in every aspect of the fast-growing microgrid industry. Don’t miss the opportunity to get your brand and your work in front of the world’s foremost microgrid and distributed energy experts:
Energy Net | Nigeria Focus: Energy for Health Care
Join us for a free digital broadcast this summer from Energy Net, producer of the Africa Energy Forum. HOMER Energy by UL founder Peter Lilienthal will be part of a July 2nd panel discussing health care options in Nigeria:
Grid Integration Week, 3, 5, 11-12 November 2020
RE Grid Integration Week — online live and on-demand. — is coming up this November. This three-conferences-in-one event features eMobility, Solar+Storage and Wind workshops. Register Now.
Meet Speakers for the 2020 Virtual HOMER International Microgrid Conference
The 8th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference will be taking place October 12-16 this year as a virtual event. HOMER users from around the world will be joining us, and you are welcome! Learn about some of the speakers who will be presenting:
Webinar: Simple, Free HOMER App Powers African Health Clinics
Learn about this free online HOMER microgrid modeling tool developed in partnership with World Bank to help developing countries prepare for increased demands of caring for patients. Get the inside story and see a demo of this app with Peter Lilienthal, Ph.D., CEO, HOMER Energy & Global Microgrid Lead, UL.
8th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference, 100% Virtual, October 12-16, 2020
HOMER Energy is pleased to announce we are now accepting speaker proposals for the 8th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference 2020. The conference will be 100% virtual and will take place from October 13-16. Join us and
Webinar: Electric Vehicle Charging is Coming to HOMER Grid
Take an inside look at the all new electric vehicle charging modeling tool coming to HOMER Grid. Product manager Steffi Klawiter will explore the opportunities and incentives this tool can create for your distributed energy system and, demonstrate how EV charging can be implemented into your current project.
Microgrid Knowledge, Virtual Conference, June 1-3
Join HOMER Energy VP of Business Development Andy Kruse and University of Pittsburgh engineering professor Dr. Gregory Reed. What: Microgrid Knowledge Virtual Conference Where: Please visit Microgrid Knowledge […]
Webinar: The Story of Microgrids: A Historical Perspective
Expand your knowledge of microgrid technology and the microgrid industry with insights from HOMER Energy founder, Dr. Peter Lilienthal, into the rise of microgrids and the bright energy future they allow us to create.
8th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference: Virtual
HOMER Energy is pleased to announce that the 8th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference will take place virtually this fall, as a series of online events that will be announced soon. We look forward to involving even more people than are usually able to attend our conference. We will celebrate our new way of connecting as we share the latest innovations in microgrid development: