Affordable mobile hybrid integrated renewable energy system power plant optimized using HOMER Pro

Numerous case studies have been performed on both large and small scale Hybrid Integrated Renewable Energy Systems (HI-RES) over the past decade to ascertain the benefits of combining various forms of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. Many of these studies have produced test and verification results obtained through iterative simulations, optimization and sensitivity analyses to aid in understanding the dynamic interactions and positive impacts achieved when combining gas/diesel generation with alternative energy resources such as wind, solar, bio-fuel, geothermal, and other. In line with this research, numerous feasibility studies have also been performed to examine better ways to drive competitive and affordable pricing within the design, development, testing and evaluation (DDTE) of remote/backup power generation stations. This paper draws from prior research on small scale HI-RES and further explores the analytical data and conclusions attained from other independent case studies performed across the globe. The recently released version of the Hybrid Optimization of Electric Energy (HOMER Pro) Software was the primary modeling and simulation tool used in further refining the concepts of distributed energy resources (DER) and their application to small scale hybrid platforms.