Renewable Energy Simulator
Explore how different environmental conditions and configurations affect renewable energy systems
Simulation Controls
Solar Power
1,240 kW
12% efficiency
Wind Power
890 kW
8% efficiency
Energy Storage
2,150 kWh
53% capacity
Energy Flow Simulation
Hydro Power
0 kW
Not active
Geothermal
0 kW
Not active
Current Weather
Sunny
28°C, 5 km/h wind
System Status
Optimal
All systems normal
Energy Consumption
1,850 kW
72% from renewables
Documentation
Learn how to use the RenewSim energy simulation platform
User Guide
1. Setting Up the Simulation
Select your desired location from the dropdown menu. Each location has different characteristics that affect energy production.
2. Adjusting Weather Conditions
Click on the weather icons to simulate different conditions. Sunny weather boosts solar power, while windy conditions improve wind turbine output.
3. Configuring Energy Sources
Toggle the checkboxes to activate or deactivate different renewable energy sources. Observe how the energy mix affects overall system performance.
4. Running the Simulation
Click "Run Simulation" to see how your configuration performs. Adjust the energy demand and storage capacity sliders to see their impact.
Test Cases
1. Sunny Desert Scenario
Set location to Sunny Valley, weather to Sunny, and activate only solar power. Observe high solar output but no wind generation.
2. Windy Coastal Scenario
Set location to Coastal Region, weather to Windy, and activate only wind power. Note the consistent high wind generation.
3. Mixed Renewable Scenario
Activate all renewable sources with medium demand. Observe how different sources complement each other throughout the day.
4. High Demand Stress Test
Set demand to High with low storage capacity. Watch how the system struggles to meet demand during low production periods.
5. Rainy Mountain Scenario
Set location to Mountain River, weather to Rainy, and activate hydro power. Note the increased hydroelectric output.
Technical Implementation
Energy Production Algorithms
The simulation uses realistic models for each energy source:
- Solar: Based on sun position, weather, and panel efficiency
- Wind: Calculated from wind speed and turbine specs
- Hydro: Dependent on water flow rate and head height
- Geothermal: Constant base load with small variations
Storage Simulation
The battery system follows these rules:
- Charges when production exceeds demand
- Discharges to cover deficits when production is low
- Has efficiency losses during charge/discharge cycles
- Capacity affects how much energy can be stored for later use
About RenewSim
Learn about the platform and its creator
Anish Sambhwani
Software Engineer
I'm Anish Sambhwani, a passionate Frontend Developer and Java Desktop Application Specialist with 1 year of professional experience. I specialize in creating beautiful, responsive web interfaces using modern technologies like React, and robust desktop applications using Java Swing and AWT.
Project Vision
RenewSim was created to help students, educators, and energy enthusiasts understand the complex interactions between different renewable energy sources and consumption patterns. Our goal is to make energy system modeling accessible to everyone.
Sustainability Mission
We believe that understanding energy systems is the first step toward creating a sustainable future. By visualizing how renewable energy works, we hope to inspire more people to support and invest in clean energy solutions.