HOMER Pro

Energy low cost previews, for high value real life results

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

장점:

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.

단점:

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

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

장점:

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

단점:

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

장점:

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.

단점:

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

A feature packed utility for energy sector

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

장점:

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.

단점:

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

Very useful software for energy optimization

주석: A very good software for energy sector and optimization of energy resources.

장점:

HOMER is a user friendly software that can be used effectively in designing renewable energy systems as well as energy optimization. I have used HOMER for some of my design projects and as a professional engineer I am happy with the output. This is a very useful software for professionals who are in the energy sector.

단점:

In my opinion user friendliness of the software is a little less due to complex software interface.

Software for designing Microgrids that optimizes energy use.

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

장점:

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.

단점:

It takes some effort to grasp the program interface.

Energy Analysis

주석: Good, satisfied, not an upset one, knowledgeable, Something new and unknown, revealing a high technique software.

장점:

I have used this software in my subject Energy storage and flexibility options. It is an good software to know about the Energy consumption at relevant area and locations. It basically gives an overall idea of which type of Energy is highly consumed and in what percentage for e.g solar 30%, hydro 20%, coal 10%, geo thermal 10% etc. The working and presentations of the software is easy and the controls were also pretty easy. I use to solve some examples via this software of my subject. I got an access to Homer Pro version and I operate it for some thrice a time but not much. But there is a lot of potentiality is their in this software and may be future things or Energy utilities can be compulsory be analyze by Homer Energy.

단점:

The software needs a lot of publicity in the open market and especially in the core Energy sector. As many Energy analysts were not known to such technology. I will also recommend a feature like simulink by which a simulation of the Energy flow can be performed.

Convenient in microgrid designing

주석: I have used Homer since my undergraduate research. All of the microgrid simulations in my research have done using this software. It is flexible to use and has lot of features which makes easy to design microgrids.

장점:

Homer is an outstanding software to simulate microgrids with a variety of renewable energy sources. The most important thing is that Homer enables to perform both technical and financial analysis in the best way. Moreover, this allows to utilize large number of energy sources to achieve the optimal combination according to the availability.

단점:

GUI of Homer is not much user friendly.

Energy Optimizing Software Application

주석: Homer provide an optimum solution for energy sources.

장점:

Homer is an energy optimizing software application which will help us to optimize the energy sources usage.

단점:

Homer software application is expensive compare to other optimizing applications available in the market