Unlike basic spreadsheet calculations, Homer Pro 3.15 performs a thousand-step simulation for every possible system configuration (array size, battery count, generator type, etc.) to find the configuration that delivers the lowest Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) while respecting reliability constraints.
The benefits of using Homer Pro 3.15 are numerous. Some of the most significant advantages include: homer pro 3.15
Case studies on Canadian remote community electrification using HOMER are available at ResearchGate Unlike basic spreadsheet calculations, Homer Pro 3
Diesel and natural gas generators are often the backbone of remote microgrids. Version 3.15 adds a new "Dynamic Load-Following with Reserve" dispatch strategy. Unlike the simple "cycle charging" (run generator at full power to charge batteries) or "load following" (run only enough to meet load), the new algorithm predicts load spikes 15 minutes ahead and pre-emptively spins up generators, reducing transient voltage droops. Version 3
: Use MATLAB to perform complex calculations or link to external databases (like real-time weather) during the simulation.
For enterprise users, includes a robust Python Application Programming Interface (API). You can now: