Hybrid Energy System Analysis for a Swimming Pool Complex using HOMER Pro

Abstract

The paper investigates hybrid energy systems that could be applied in case of a swimming pool complex in order to reduce exploitation costs and increase renewable energy usage. The presented approach starts with the assessment of the chosen building at the level of energy consumption, and utility costs, along with two proposed system configurations: one proposed by the RE-COGNITION innovation project, and one proposed by the authors based on the market solutions. The mentioned cases represent two hybrid energy systems using conventional sources, renewable energy, and highly efficient cogeneration units. The two proposed system configurations are simulated using the HOMER Pro program which allows a wide analysis along with techno-economic indicators of the different scenarios. Results and comparisons are presented to highlight the feasibility of the two proposed cases.