EVENTS

How to Reduce Energy Costs with Peak Shaving (HOMER Energy at Solar Power International)

For grid-connected commercial and industrial (C&I) customers, the demand charges associated with peaks in consumption during high-use periods can be substantial–up to 70% of the customer’s utility bill–and peak shaving is a great option to reduce these costs. In fact, a just-released National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) survey of U.S. demand charges found that more than 25% of commercial utility customers (or about 5 million customers)  in the U.S. alone would benefit from reducing peak demand consumption.

Renewable Energy Tours: NREL, ASC’s LEED Platinum Building, SolarTAC on HIMC2017 ‘Bonus Day’

colorado renewable energy tourEntrance to National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Photo via US DOE

After the speakers, sessions, events, and trainings wrap up at the 5th annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference (HIMC2017) next month, conference attendees have the option of one more […]

Optimizing Distributed Generation from Remote Villages to the Modern Grid — Stojanovic at HIMC2017

optimizing distributed generationABB's Bob Stojanovic to keynote at HIMC2017. Register for next month's conference today!

Kicking off next month’s 5th annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference (HIMC2017) is a keynote presentation everyone in the microgrid industry should hear. Bob Stojanovic, Director of Microgrids in North America, ABB, shares his unique perspective on “Enabling and Optimizing Distributed Generation, from Remote Villages to the Modern Macrogrid,” to conference attendees at the Embassy Suites, Denver, Colorado.

Free Educational Webinar: Create Compelling Reports with HOMER Pro

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With version 3.9 due out later this month, HOMER Pro will be a leaner, more efficient tool for optimizing microgrid design in all sectors, from village power and island utilities to grid-connected campuses and military bases. Join Steffi Klawiter and Jordan Esbin from HOMER’s Product Management team on Wednesday, June 7 at 09:00 MDT (16:00 BST) for a live, free HOMER Pro webinar. Steffi and Jordan will introduce you to some of the new features in HOMER Pro v3.9 and show you how to make the most of HOMER’s optimization and simulation results.

HOMER’s Lilienthal, Glassmire at Alaska Wind-Diesel Conference

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HOMER’s Lilienthal, Glassmire at Alaska Wind-Diesel Conference: HOMER Energy’s Peter Lilienthal and John Glassmire are scheduled to deliver training and presentations at the Alaska Wind-Diesel Conference coming up to take place at the Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center in Fairbanks, Alaska, June 20-21. This 5th annual event, focused on wind power systems for islands and islanded grids, provides an opportunity to learn and share information through expert panel discussions, stakeholder dialogue, and training sessions. The workshop is an Alaska Wind Working Group event.

Lilienthal Discusses Role of Microgrids in Energy Future of Quebec and Canada

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On April 25th and 26th, 2017, HOMER Energy participated in the TISED (Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design) microgrid research workshop program, Is There a Role for Microgrids in the Energy Future of Quebec and Canada? HOMER Energy CEO Peter Lilienthal spoke about “Microgrid Activity around the World,” distilling insights from HOMER Energy’s database of 25,000 microgrid projects in 193 countries.

Lilienthal to Join Branson, Cousteau at CTEC

When the Carribean Transitional Energy Conference (CTEC) takes place in the Cayman Islands next month, attendees will enjoy a star-studded lineup of key speakers, including HOMER CEO Dr. Peter Lilienthal. Topping the list is keynote speaker Fabien Cousteau, grandson of the famed Jacques-Yves Cousteau, who is a leading aquanaut in his own right, an ocean conservationist, and a documentary filmmaker. Sir Richard Branson, English business mogul, investor, and philanthropist, will present via Skype.

GE Power Pilot Microgrid Projects Take Off (World Bank Brown Bag Lunch)

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The World Bank invited Ricky Buch, Strategic Marketing Leader, General Electric’s Power business, to share his experiences with building microgrids in developing regions.

Buch spoke about the GE Power pilot microgrid projects in India (Bihar and Uttar Pradesh) and upcoming projects in South East Asia and Africa. For these pilots, GE has designed a hybrid system that combines solar and batteries with a diesel genset. This microgrid “CONTAINER” includes an energy management system capable of reducing the energy cost up to 30% versus traditional systems.

Energy and Mines World Congress: Renewables in Mining (November 21-22, 2016)

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This is the key question that will be addressed at the 4th annual renewables for mines conference taking place on Nov 21-22 at the Hilton Toronto. The Energy and Mines World Congress will bring together more than 300 senior energy buyers for global mining operations with renewables experts to discuss project opportunities for remote and grid-tied mines.

HOMER International Microgrid Conference November 7-8, New York, NY

Microgrid Conference Will Explore Synergies Between Diverse Microgrid Applications from Remote Off-Grid to Urban, Industrialized Country Environments   HOMER Energy will host its fourth annual Microgrid Conference at […]

Past Energy Access Chief, UN Foundation, to Keynote HOMER International Microgrid Conference

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Former head of energy access for the United Nations Foundation Richenda Van Leeuwen to give keynote address at the HOMER International Microgrid Conference 2016, to take place at Columbia University, New York, on November 7-8.

Head of New York Public Service Commission to Keynote HOMER International Microgrid Conference

microgrid conference speakers: Zibelman to keynoteNew York Public Service Commission Chairwoman Audrey Zibelman. Photo courtesy of the state Department of Public Service.

Audrey Zibelman, chair of the New York Dept of Public Service Commission (PSC), will give the keynote address at the 4th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference coming up […]