Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DigSilent

John Barco Jiménez; Adrián  Córdoba; Edisson  Escobar; Andrés  Pantoja; Eduardo  Bravo Caicedo

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2021-10-15

Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DigSilent

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Microgrid planning methodology, Microgrids operation, HOMER Pro, Digsilent (es)

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Autores/as

John Barco Jiménez Universidad del Valle https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9152-2132
Adrián Córdoba Universidad CESMAG
Edisson Escobar Universidad CESMAG
Andrés Pantoja Universidad de Nariño
Eduardo Bravo Caicedo Universidad del Valle

Resumen (es)
Resumen (en)

Microgrids are power systems most appropriated to change the current power grid to a smart grid. Microgrids adoption around all world is slightly increasing with different aims as integrate renewable generation, provide energy to rural zones, reduce CO2 emissions, as an economic source of energy, or simply as an alternative for energy independence. However, the planning and operation of microgrids can be a daunting task because involves many economical, technical, environmental aspects. This work presents a methodology for planning and validating a grid-connected microgrid using two well-known software (HOMER Pro and DIgSILENT) which facilitates the process. Numerical results show the optimal sizing process of a grid-connected microgrid for a university Campus based on real data. In addition, it performs a technical validation based on general and Colombian regulatory aspects.

The full text can be consulted at: https://revistas.utp.edu.co/index.php/revistaciencia/article/view/24965

Microgrids are power systems most appropriated to change the current power grid to a smart grid. Microgrids adoption around all world is slightly increasing with different aims as integrate renewable generation, provide energy to rural zones, reduce CO2 emissions, as an economic source of energy, or simply as an alternative for energy independence. However, the planning and operation of microgrids can be a daunting task because involves many economical, technical, environmental aspects. This work presents a methodology for planning and validating a grid-connected microgrid using two well-known software (HOMER Pro and DIgSILENT) which facilitates the process. Numerical results show the optimal sizing process of a grid-connected microgrid for a university Campus based on real data. In addition, it performs a technical validation based on general and Colombian regulatory aspects.

The full text can be consulted at: https://revistas.utp.edu.co/index.php/revistaciencia/article/view/24965

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APA

Barco Jiménez, J., Córdoba, A. ., Escobar, E. ., Pantoja, A. . & Bravo Caicedo, E. . (2023). Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DigSilent. Simposio Internacional sobre la Calidad de la Energía Eléctrica - SICEL, 10. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/SICEL/article/view/97103

ACM

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Barco Jiménez, J., Córdoba, A. , Escobar, E. , Pantoja, A. y Bravo Caicedo, E. 2023. Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DigSilent. Simposio Internacional sobre la Calidad de la Energía Eléctrica - SICEL. 10, (mar. 2023).

ACS

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Barco Jiménez, J.; Córdoba, A. .; Escobar, E. .; Pantoja, A. .; Bravo Caicedo, E. . Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DigSilent. SICEL 2023, 10.

ABNT

BARCO JIMÉNEZ, J.; CÓRDOBA, A. .; ESCOBAR, E. .; PANTOJA, A. .; BRAVO CAICEDO, E. . Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DigSilent. Simposio Internacional sobre la Calidad de la Energía Eléctrica - SICEL, [S. l.], v. 10, 2023. Disponível em: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/SICEL/article/view/97103. Acesso em: 16 nov. 2025.

Chicago

Barco Jiménez, John, Adrián Córdoba, Edisson Escobar, Andrés Pantoja, y Eduardo Bravo Caicedo. 2023. «Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DigSilent». Simposio Internacional Sobre La Calidad De La Energía Eléctrica - SICEL 10 (marzo). https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/SICEL/article/view/97103.

Harvard

Barco Jiménez, J., Córdoba, A. ., Escobar, E. ., Pantoja, A. . y Bravo Caicedo, E. . (2023) «Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DigSilent», Simposio Internacional sobre la Calidad de la Energía Eléctrica - SICEL, 10. Disponible en: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/SICEL/article/view/97103 (Accedido: 16 noviembre 2025).

IEEE

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J. Barco Jiménez, A. . Córdoba, E. . Escobar, A. . Pantoja, y E. . Bravo Caicedo, «Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DigSilent», SICEL, vol. 10, mar. 2023.

MLA

Barco Jiménez, J., A. . Córdoba, E. . Escobar, A. . Pantoja, y E. . Bravo Caicedo. «Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DigSilent». Simposio Internacional sobre la Calidad de la Energía Eléctrica - SICEL, vol. 10, marzo de 2023, https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/SICEL/article/view/97103.

Turabian

Barco Jiménez, John, Adrián Córdoba, Edisson Escobar, Andrés Pantoja, y Eduardo Bravo Caicedo. «Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DigSilent». Simposio Internacional sobre la Calidad de la Energía Eléctrica - SICEL 10 (marzo 21, 2023). Accedido noviembre 16, 2025. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/SICEL/article/view/97103.

Vancouver

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Barco Jiménez J, Córdoba A, Escobar E, Pantoja A, Bravo Caicedo E. Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DigSilent. SICEL [Internet]. 21 de marzo de 2023 [citado 16 de noviembre de 2025];10. Disponible en: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/SICEL/article/view/97103