Course Overview

Introduction:

HOMER (Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy Resources) software navigates the complexities of building cost effective and reliable hybrid microgrid and grid-connected systems that combine traditionally generated and renewable power, storage, and load management. With over 250,000 users in 193 countries, HOMER is the established global leader for design optimization and feasibility.

The existence of this software tool made the world consider how to create cost-effective microgrids. HOMER is used for techno-economic analysis of microgrids and distributed energy resources in an enormous variety of applications.

The course will cover optimal Sizing of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems with Homer. Learn about Integration of Renewable Energy Systems, Wind Turbines, Solar PV Panels, Economic Analysis and Microgrid.

Course Objectives:

• Utilization of HOMER software for optimal sizing of on-grid and off-grid Hybrid systems
• Using software to analyze the project economics
• Pre-Installation feasibility technical and economic analysis

Course Contents:

• Introduction to Hybrid systems
• Benefits of Hybrid systems
• Technical and economical aspects of hybrid systems
• Applications of Hybrid systems in Pakistan
• Introduction to HOMER software
• Using HOMER Software interface
• Case study simulation in HOMER software
• Technical analysis of the case study
• Financial Analysis of the case study
• Study of the Results
• Final Conclusion

Target Group

Electrical Engineers & Designers, Electrical Auditors, Executives, Professionals from Governments, Private and Public Sector Undertakings of Power Utilities, Contractors, Consultancy Firms, Professors, Lecturers, Students of various Colleges & Universities will find the program useful.