Navigant Research added nearly 1,600 microgrid projects with a combined generation capacity of 15 gigawatts (GW) to its 2Q Microgrid Tracker, an indication of the extent and degree to which stakeholders are turning to distributed zero- and low-emissions microgrids enhance energy security, reliability, efficiency and resiliency and reduce power sector greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
How Time-of-Use Pricing Can Enhance Grid Power and Consumer Choice
¨Time of Use¨pricing can unlock potential gains in grid reliability, efficiency and resiliency, as well as lead to development of effective new business models for utilities and greater choice for consumers, according to the Rocky Mountain Institute.
HOMER Energy’s Handpicked News Highlights, Week Ended June 3, 2016
The latest global microgrid project stats, a hybrid microgrid demo at the Port of Los Angeles and a CHP microgrid for a U.S. Army base in Germany highlight this week’s distributed energy news.
IRENA: Reports Over 8 Million Renewable Energy Jobs in 2015
IRENA researchers track global renewable energy jobs growth, put a number on the true cost of fossil fuels and highlight the shared economic, social and environmental benefits of doubling renewable energy capacity by 2030.
RISØ Report Concludes Danvest System Delivers Power Quality in Microgrid Applications
Danish national research institute RISØ, a world leader in setting standards for the modern wind industry, has released a report on power quality in diesel-wind microgrid-based hybrid systems. RISØ measured […]
In Africa, Remote Grid Project Opportunities Face Many Challenges
Remote grid opportunities are huge and still expanding across many African markets. Africa’s severe energy crisis has inspired stakeholders to explore diverse solutions, models, and energy mixes to […]
HOMER Energy News Highlights, Week Ended May 27
Microgrids for California multi-family housing, Kenyan rural communities and U.S. military bases feature among this week’s distributed clean energy news highlights.
Parameters for Remote Grid Success in Africa
Like most developing countries in the world, Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries can present some challenges for promoting businesses such as remote grids. Project cost structures and expenditure patterns […]
HOMER Energy’s Hand-picked News Highlights, Week Ended May 20, 2016
Rwandans respond enthusiastically to solar kiosks, renewables meeting all Portugal’s electricity demand for 4 days and generating a surplus in Germany are among this week’s distributed energy news highlights.
Microgrid ABCs – Benefits of a Sustainable Rural Electrification Deployment Model
Microgrids are gaining momentum as a rural electrification solution in many emerging markets. Microgrids based on renewable generation can replace costly diesel and take advantage of abundant local […]
HOMER Pro 3.6 Steps Up to the Storage Challenge
HOMER Pro 3.6, released last week, introduces two new add-on modules that our power users have been requesting for some time: Multi-Year Inputs – allows you to model […]
HOMER Energy’s Hand-picked News Highlights, Week Ended May 13, 20
French battery energy storage acquisitions, a solar farmer’s coop in India, and a campus microgrid for SUNY New Paltz number among this week’s distributed energy news highlights.
HOMER Energy’s Hand-picked News Highlights, Week Ended May 6, 2016
US Navy and Marine Corps microgrids, microgrids in Africa, acquisitions and the latest climate science highlight this week’s news.
Industry Leader Re-launches Microgrid News Site’s Email Newsletter
BOULDER, CO–Microgrid optimization software leader HOMER Energy has announced the re-launch of its successful industry email newsletter, HOMER Microgrid News & Insight. The publication’s new format enhances readability […]
Azorean Island Readies Launch of World’s First Grid-forming Renewable Energy System
Portugal’s Prime Minister Dr. Antonio Costa joined the President of the Azorean Government Dr. Vasco Cordeiro and other high-level officials May 3 on a tour of what’s billed as the world’s first megawatt-scale, grid-forming renewable energy system.
HOMER’s Hand-Picked Distributed Energy Highlights, Week Ended 4/29
Lots of news in the world of distributed energy this past week, including the U.S. surpassing the 1 million mark in solar energy installations…
US Senate Recognizes Hybrid Microgrids as Part of Energy Modernization Act
The US Senate passed a bipartisan “Energy Modernization Act” last week. Despite its many shortcomings (Katie Herzog, writing for Grist, describes the bill as an “…energy modernization bill […]
4th International HOMER Microgrid Conference – Save the Date
HOMER Energy will hold its 4th International HOMER Microgrid Conference and HOMER training at Columbia University in New York City on November 7 and 8, 2016. Details of […]
HOMER Energy CEO Lilienthal, industry leaders to meet at 5th annual MIREC Week
The 5th annual MIREC Week Congress (May 16-20, 2016) hosts electricity revolution leaders at the forefront of designing Mexico’s New Energy System. As the market celebrates the country’s […]
HOMER Energy’s Hand-picked News Highlights, Week Ended April 22
The momentum fueling a global transition to low-, or zero-emissions renewable energy resources continues. A gathering of world leaders and representatives of nearly 170 nations in Paris to sign the historic UN climate treaty was just one of the highlights.
New Hampshire Electric Co-op’s New Demand Response Program Uses Smart-grid Technology
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative expects its new Peak Days, Peak Planner and Peak Plus programs will reduce energy costs and add value to the power and energy products and services it provides by lowering or shifting consumer energy consumption from peak to non-peak periods of the day.
Governor Cuomo Announces Next Phase Of $40 Million NY Prize Microgrid Competition (Release)
Phase II offers $8 million for local communities to develop engineering design and business plans for clean, resilient energy networks Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the next […]
HOMER Energy’s Hand-Picked Weekly News Highlights: April 15
Lots happening in the world of microgrids and distributed energy this week…
ARE-RECP Off-Grid Investment Forum creates fertile ground for off-grid investments (Press Release)
Amsterdam, 15 April 2016 – In a joint effort to mobilise key decision makers as well as institutional and business representatives to further investments in off-grid renewables in […]
What happens to my HOMER trial if my computer crashes?
A user wrote on an anonymous survey: “On the whole, it was a great experience. The graphical user interface was great, the setup size was really little compare […]
Your HOMER Microgrid Software Questions Answered
In this weekly column, we answer some of the questions about the HOMER microgrid software that come in through our user surveys and support sites. We always encourage […]
Brooklyn Startup Broadens Solar Power Access with P2P Energy Exchange
Back in the 1990s the advent of peer-to-peer (P2P) computing sites such as Napster turned reproduction and distribution of music, then TV programs and films, upside down and […]
Can I get another free trial of HOMER Pro?
Is it possible to get another free trial? How many times can I get the free trial before I purchase HOMER Pro. Thank you. First, we hope you […]
Watch the Introducing HOMER Optimizer Webinar
HOMER Optimizer might not the greatest thing since sliced bread, but at HOMER Energy we think it’s the most important update we’ve ever given to HOMER. Join Jonathan […]
HOMER and International Markets
It is too customised for the AMERICAN MARKET. I would like to see it customised for the international market. For example in countries where there is no interest. […]