Projects
Homer runs in diverse environments. From an agricultural operation with six heat sources to homes with complex energy systems. Here's an overview of where Homer works and what it does.
Agricultural business with hospitality function
Partially operationalThe largest Homer installation: a combined agricultural business and hospitality venue with a complex, integrated energy system.
The system
Heat sources
- Biomass for organic heat
- Solar collectors
- Heat pump with dual function
- Solar panels
- Two pellet stoves
Distribution and control
- 3 buffer tanks for heat storage
- 28 control nodes for the entire system
- Building management integration
- Renewable source control
Current status
The physical infrastructure — heat sources, buffer tanks, control nodes — has been running for over 10 years. The pellet stoves can be operated remotely, the system controls based on supply and demand. Next step: intelligent orchestration of all sources simultaneously.
Challenges
- Different temperature zones for agriculture and hospitality
- Combining heat recovery from cooling with heating
- Prioritizing heat sources by availability and cost
- Reliability for business-critical processes
What Homer brings here
Energy optimization
Less external consumption by maximizing use of own sources
Cost reduction
Smart prioritization saves on operational costs
Reliability
Minimal maintenance, maximum uptime
Insight
Data for continuous improvement of the entire system
Status: Optimization system in development.
Biomass monitoring
ModuleHomer includes a monitoring module for biomass heating systems. This type of system generates heat from organic processes — sustainable but complex to manage.
What is measured
- Temperatures at multiple points
- Heat extraction
- Flow rates
- Environmental conditions
What is controlled
- Pump optimization
- Heat extraction management
- Data collection
- Remote monitoring
Status
The monitoring module is operational and proven in practice.
Result
Data
Measurements on performance under different conditions
Performance analysis
Insight into biomass system behavior throughout the full cycle
Status:
Home with multiple heat sources
Hardware installedA home with solar collector, heat pump, and wood stove. Homer will determine which source to use at which moment.
Heat sources
- Solar collector for hot water
- Heat pump as supplement
- Wood stove for peak loads
Distribution
- Two buffer tanks for heat storage
- Underfloor heating
- Priority for hot water
The challenge
- Maximize solar energy use
- Run heat pump when electricity is cheap
- Indicate when the wood stove is the best choice
- Maintain comfort, limit costs
Expected results
Lower costs
Smarter deployment of available heat sources
More solar energy
Better use of what the sun provides for free
Smart control
Know when the wood stove delivers the most value
Stable comfort
Even temperature and always hot water
Status: Hardware ready — software implementation coming soon.
What all projects share
Smart energy management
Less consumption, lower costs, better use of own sources.
Data-driven decisions
Decisions based on facts, not assumptions.
Flexible
Homer adapts — from homes to agricultural businesses.
Reliable
Built to last for years with minimal maintenance.
Have a project in mind?
Whether it's a business, a home, or a research project — let's discuss it.