Power Generation Lab

Lab Manual # 13
 

  

  
 
Submitted to:
     Dr. Habib Ur Rahman Habib
 
 
Submitted by:
 

Muhammad Aqib                                   Reg No. 19-EE-194

 
Section B
 
 
 
 
 
Electrical Engineering Department
University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila
 LAB 13
Discuss the Hybrid Power Generation based Microgrid Designing
software or Tool. Assist the students with HOMER Pro Microgrid
Modelling Software.
Introduction:
HOMER Pro is a microgrid design software tool that can be used to design, optimize, and
analyze the performance of hybrid power generation systems. It is specifically designed for
modeling and optimizing microgrid systems that integrate multiple sources of energy such as
solar, wind, and battery storage, with traditional generation such as diesel or natural gas
generators.
HOMER Pro is a powerful tool that allows users to model and analyze the performance of
microgrid systems under different scenarios, and to optimize the system's design to minimize
costs and maximize efficiency.

Fig 1
Some of the features of HOMER Pro include:
Comprehensive modeling capabilities: HOMER Pro allows users to model and analyze the
performance of microgrid systems that include a wide range of different energy sources,
including solar, wind, battery storage, and traditional generators.
Cost and performance optimization: HOMER Pro can be used to optimize the design of a
microgrid system to minimize costs and maximize performance, taking into account factors
such as fuel costs, generator efficiency, and battery degradation.
Advanced simulation: HOMER Pro can be used to perform advanced simulations of
microgrid systems, allowing users to evaluate the performance of the system under different
scenarios, including different weather conditions and load patterns.

Financial analysis: HOMER Pro provides a wide range of financial analysis tools, including
net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) calculations, to help users evaluate
the economic feasibility of a microgrid project.
Easy-to-use interface: HOMER Pro provides an intuitive, easy-to-use interface that allows
users to create and analyze microgrid models quickly and easily.

Activating HOMER Pro and designing a hybrid power generation-based microgrid system
may vary slightly depending on the company or organization you are accessing the software
from. However, in general, the steps to activate and design a hybrid power generation-based
microgrid system using HOMER Pro might include:

Fig 2
Sign up for an account with HOMER Pro.

 Install and activate the software on your computer.

 Define the load profile and energy consumption of the microgrid.
 Select and size the different energy sources that will be included in the microgrid,
including solar, wind, battery storage, and traditional generators.
 Set economic and performance parameters for the microgrid, such as fuel costs and
generator efficiency
 Optimize the design of the microgrid to minimize costs and maximize performance.
 Analyze the performance of the microgrid under different scenarios and evaluate the
economic feasibility of the project.
 Perform a design validation check before submitting the final design.
 Fig 3
Conclusion:
It's worth noting that, this is a general process, and it might vary based on the company and
version of the software, you can always refer to the user manual of HOMER Pro or reach out
to their support team for more specific instructions.