FAQ: How do I model my generation design with HOMER?
Any generation design in Odyssey can be modeled using HOMER, an optimization algorithm that will determine the least-cost generation system sizing for your project. HOMER uses the site location, load information, system constraints and unit costs of the individual components to optimize your system for the lowest net present cost.
Make sure to read the complete guide to designing your generation system in Odyssey's help documents.
Modeling your system with HOMER
To have HOMER size your system for you, you will need to activate HOMER by switching the toggle in the upper right corner of the generation design page to Enabled.
See: Turn HOMER on/off
Optimizing component sizing with HOMER
Once activated, HOMER will optimize the sizes of all of the components in the system. To activate or deactivate HOMER for an individual component, you can use the toggle in the upper right corner of each component.
This feature is useful if you know the sizes of certain components, such as the generator. In this case, you deactivate HOMER for the component you know the size of, and active HOMER for the components you would like to optimize.
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