HOMER Pro

Energy low cost previews, for high value real life results

Kommentare: A very complete software with minor cons that gives great value results if your inputs are thoroughly thought.

Vorteile:

With a few hours you can easily manipulate the software. Homer works with NASA databases to obtain data (climate, solar radiation, wind velocities, etc.) from regions across the world, critical in any energy project. Homer optimizer displays the best results with the various energy generation methods the user provides. Of course, it is better when the user inputs reasonable, affordable, and available generation methods according to their case. Homer´s primary criteria for energy projects rely con costs, so efficient cheaper systems are offered first. Data is easily exported so you can further analyze in software like MATLAB to analyze energy generation and consumption (so you can further optimize the proposal). Grid tariffs are easily modified.

Nachteile:

Databases allow for a general approach to the scenario, but they could be updated more frequently to have better, more actual data of the current situation in your region (of course you can import your data but it would be better if Homer automatically was up to date).

Knowledgeable platform for energy sector

Kommentare: The best tool for the analyser in energy sector which helps to optimise the energy resources

Vorteile:

The simulation concepts is very helpful to design the renewable energy projects. The data library is sufficient and helpful in designing renewable energy projects

Nachteile:

The interface it's quite complex to understand and this platform take the higher time to understand. The data library can be improved.

Useful for designing energy systems

Vorteile:

it can be used to design energy systems including the calculations and system designs of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power as well. Has a good data library that can be used for designing and trial out the systems as per the requirement.

Nachteile:

can update the data library as the of certain rural areas had to be updated manually when designing the system.

Software for designing Microgrids that optimizes energy use.

Kommentare: Software that optimizes energy utilization for Microgrid architecture. When compared to other optimizing program on the market, HOMER Pro is somewhat pricey.

Vorteile:

A variety of renewable energy sources can be used in Homer to simulate microgrids. The fact that Homer makes it possible to conduct technical and financial analysis in the best method, is what matters most.

Nachteile:

It takes some effort to grasp the program interface.

A feature packed utility for energy sector

Kommentare: A capable and feature packed software package that is a powerful tool in hands of professionals of energy sector.

Vorteile:

I am a postgraduate doctorate trainee working in renewable energy sector and I've been using this software to assist designing projects of renewable energy. It has a very capable simulation model that has been really useful in designing several renewable energy projects we've been working-on. A definite must have for the professionals in energy sector.

Nachteile:

Well there is a steep learning curve on software interface that takes a little time to master.