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2018-10-01

Microgrid analysis using HOMER: a case study

Análisis de microredes utilizando HOMER: un caso de estudio

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https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v85n207.69375

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microgrid, software, energy, HOMER, renewable sources (en)
microred, software, energía, HOMER, fuentes renovables (es)

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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.
Hay un creciente interés en la integración de fuentes de energía renovable para formar microredes debido a los retos actuales en materia de energía alrededor del mundo. Tales microredes deben ser analizadas a través de herramientas especializadas que permitan llevar a cabo estudios de operación, técnicos y económicos. De esta forma, este artículo presenta un caso de estudio de un microred en el cual el software HOMER Energy Pro es utilizado para el diseño y el análisis de desempeño. La microred considera un sistema fotovoltaico, un sistema eólico y una planta diésel. Los parámetros de los sistemas de energía están basados en condiciones de clima locales, disponible en bases de datos. El análisis es llevado a cabo bajo dos condiciones: aislado y conectado a la red.

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D. Restrepo, B. Restrepo, y L. A. Trejos-Grisales, «Microgrid analysis using HOMER: a case study», DYNA, vol. 85, n.º 207, pp. 129–134, oct. 2018.

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Restrepo, D., Restrepo, B. y Trejos-Grisales, L.A. 2018. Microgrid analysis using HOMER: a case study. DYNA. 85, 207 (oct. 2018), 129–134. DOI:https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v85n207.69375.

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Restrepo, D.; Restrepo, B.; Trejos-Grisales, L. A. Microgrid analysis using HOMER: a case study. DYNA 2018, 85, 129-134.

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Restrepo, D., Restrepo, B. & Trejos-Grisales, L. A. (2018). Microgrid analysis using HOMER: a case study. DYNA, 85(207), 129–134. https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v85n207.69375

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RESTREPO, D.; RESTREPO, B.; TREJOS-GRISALES, L. A. Microgrid analysis using HOMER: a case study. DYNA, [S. l.], v. 85, n. 207, p. 129–134, 2018. DOI: 10.15446/dyna.v85n207.69375. Disponível em: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/dyna/article/view/69375. Acesso em: 18 mar. 2026.

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Restrepo, David, Bonie Restrepo, y Luz Adriana Trejos-Grisales. 2018. «Microgrid analysis using HOMER: a case study». DYNA 85 (207):129-34. https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v85n207.69375.

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Restrepo, D., Restrepo, B. y Trejos-Grisales, L. A. (2018) «Microgrid analysis using HOMER: a case study», DYNA, 85(207), pp. 129–134. doi: 10.15446/dyna.v85n207.69375.

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Restrepo, D., B. Restrepo, y L. A. Trejos-Grisales. «Microgrid analysis using HOMER: a case study». DYNA, vol. 85, n.º 207, octubre de 2018, pp. 129-34, doi:10.15446/dyna.v85n207.69375.

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Restrepo, David, Bonie Restrepo, y Luz Adriana Trejos-Grisales. «Microgrid analysis using HOMER: a case study». DYNA 85, no. 207 (octubre 1, 2018): 129–134. Accedido marzo 18, 2026. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/dyna/article/view/69375.

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Restrepo D, Restrepo B, Trejos-Grisales LA. Microgrid analysis using HOMER: a case study. DYNA [Internet]. 1 de octubre de 2018 [citado 18 de marzo de 2026];85(207):129-34. Disponible en: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/dyna/article/view/69375

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