Resumen

RESTREPO, David; RESTREPO-CUESTAS, Bonie  y  TREJOS, Adriana. Microgrid analysis using HOMER: a case study. Dyna rev.fac.nac.minas [online]. 2018, vol.85, n.207, pp.129-134. ISSN 0012-7353.  https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v85n207.69375.

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.

Palabras clave : microgrid; software; energy; HOMER; renewable sources.

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