Microgrid and Hybrid Power Modeling
Optimize the value of your hybrid power system
From utility-scale and distributed generation to standalone microgrids
UL Solutions helps customers model and optimize microgrid and hybrid power systems to maximize efficiency, cost-savings and revenue. Whether your system is behind-the-meter or in front, on-grid or off-grid, kilowatts or gigawatts, we have a solution for you. Learn more about HOMER® Pro, HOMER Grid or HOMER Front modeling software.
- Off-grid and microgrid systems, including remote and islanded setups.
- Optimizes system sizing for load profiles and resilience planning.
- Models multiple generation sources (solar, wind, diesel, thermal, hydro) with storage and load profiles.
- Behind-the-meter commercial and industrial applications.
- Optimizes for demand charges, tariffs, and energy arbitrage with solar + storage. Includes EV chargers.
- Best suited for cost-saving strategies and resilience planning for facilities.
- Front-of-the-meter utility-scale hybrid projects (solar, wind, BESS).
- Supports multi-year dispatch modeling, market participation, and bankability analysis.
- Ideal for developers and investors evaluating merchant and contracted revenue streams.
All HOMER software products are built on the trusted, market-leading HOMER platform, used by more than 250,000 system designers and developers in over 190 countries. With decades of experience, we provide the most robust, accurate solutions to help make hybrid power systems technically optimal and maximally cost-effective.
Explore which product is most suited for your project, or further understand our approach to techno-economic analysis. Watch the video, download the white paper, or talk to an expert to learn how UL Solutions advisory professionals can help.
Whether designing hybrid microgrids or distributed generation systems, our software solutions:
- ✓ Combine engineering and economics in one powerful model
- ✓ Allow users to quickly and efficiently determine least-cost options
- ✓ Simulate real-world performance and deliver a choice of optimized design
- ✓ Consider geographic-specific criteria and risks, such as fuel price changes, load growth, accelerated battery degradation and changing weather patterns
If you need help with your modeling and analysis, or need training in HOMER software, we are here to help. We offer a full range of support services to ensure your success.
Advisory Services
UL Solutions advisory services enable you to leverage our long-standing expertise in renewable energy and qualifications as independent engineers. We offer full project support from feasibility studies, to design and certification.
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Put a UL Solutions expert on your team by hiring a HOMER specialist by the hour and get the help you need, when you need it. We can work alongside your team until they are comfortable on their own, do all of the analyses for you, or anywhere in between.
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Empower your team with the skills and understanding needed to get the full benefit of HOMER software and analysis. Sessions are available for individuals or organizations.
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and how we can help you with your microgrid and hybrid power modeling needs.