Microgrid analysis using HOMER: a case study
The integration of renewable energy sources to create microgrids is drawing growing interest to address current energy-related challenges around the globe. Nevertheless, microgrids must be analyzed using specialized tools that allow to conduct operation, technical and economic studies. In that regar...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Dyna |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/dyna/article/view/69375 |
| Summary: | The integration of renewable energy sources to create microgrids is drawing growing interest to address current energy-related challenges around the globe. Nevertheless, microgrids must be analyzed using specialized tools that allow to conduct operation, technical and economic studies. In that regard, this paper presents a case study in which the software HOMER Energy Pro was implemented to design and analyze the performance of a microgrid. Such microgrid comprises a photovoltaic system, a wind system and a diesel plant. The parameters of the energy systems are based on information about local weather conditions available in databases. Finally, this analysis is performed under two conditions: stand-alone and grid-tied. |
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| ISSN: | 0012-7353 2346-2183 |