Using HOMER software to investigate, size and apply renewable energy sources in a convention center in Sabratha, Libya

Abstract

The concern on dependence on fossil fuels and their environmental impact is increasing recently. This led to more research in alternative energies to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and to protect the environment. There are two strategies that can be applied to reduce dependence on fossil fuel. Firstly, reducing energy consumption by applying energy savings programs. And secondly, using renewable energy sources. In this paper, HOMER pro. software is applied to investigate, analyse, size, and give the optimum solution for a standalone hybrid power system to supply power to a convention center in Sabratha, Libya.