Paul Sotkiewicz, Ing. Jesús Mario Vignolo · 2014
Distributed generation (DG) is generally thought of as small-scale generation that is used on site and/or connected to the distribution network. Distributed generation development has been driven by technological changes, the availability of inexpensive natural gas, the evolution of electricity competition, and perhaps most of all by the need for extremely reliable electricity supply and combined heat and power (CHP) applications. Distributed generation technologies range from small microturbines and fuel cells to larger reciprocating engines and simple cycle gas turbines. Although DG is not competitive in most applications with grid-supplied power, it has benefits such as increased thermal efficiency in co-generation applications, enhanced reliability, the potential to reduce system losses, the potential to delay or avert new infrastructure investment, and lower emissions compared with traditional coal- and oil-fired technologies.
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Anne-Marie Borbely, Jan F. Kreider · 2001
As a result of deregulation, the US electric utility industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation with far-reaching technical and social consequences. At the heart of this transformation lies Distributed Generation (DG)-the substitution of centralized electricity production with smaller-scale technologies located in or near facilities and power
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Loi Lei Lai, T.F. Chan · 2007
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Lin, Tao · CERN Document Server (European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2017
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Jan F. Kreider, Anne-Marie Borbely · Mechanical engineering series · 2001
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Nick Jenkins, Janaka Ekanayake, Goran Štrbac · Institution of Engineering and Technology eBooks · 2010
Throughout the world there is concern over the impact of energy use on the environment (particularly CO2 emissions) and also over the security of fossil fuel supplies. Consequently, governments and energy planners are actively encouraging alternative and cleaner forms of energy production such as renewables (e.g. wind, solar, biomass) and combined heat and power (CHP). The economics and locations of sustainable energy sources have meant that many of these new generators are connected into distribution networks. It is recognized that the information flow and control of distribution networks is inadequate for these future low-carbon electricity supply systems. The future distribution network will change its operation from passive to active, and the distributed generators will be controlled to support the operation of the power system. In many countries this transformation of electricity supply is managed through energy markets and privately owned, regulated transmission and distribution systems. This book discusses the connection of generation to distribution networks and then moves on to consider how sustainable generation can be fully integrated into the operation of the power system. Both technical and economic aspects are addressed. It is written for later-year undergraduate and postgraduate students studying courses on energy. The book has four tutorial chapters (with examples and questions) to provide fundamental material for those without a strong electrical engineering background.
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Bernard F. Kolanowski · River Publishers eBooks · 2021
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Pepermans G, Driesen J, Haeseldonckx D et al. · 2003
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D Paul Mehta, Barney L. Capehart, Wayne C. Turner · 2007
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Felix A. Farret, M.Sc. Dr. M. Godoy Simões B.Sc. · 2005
This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction The Purpose of Distributed Generation Sizing and Siting of Distributed Generation Demand-Side Management Optimal Location of Distributed Energy Sources Algorithm of Multicriterial Analysis References
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Ness, E. · OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) · 1999
Distributed generation, locating electricity generators close to the point of consumption, provides some unique benefits to power companies and customers that are not available from centralized electricity generation. Photovoltaic (PV) technology is well suited to distributed applications and can, especially in concert with other distributed resources, provide a very close match to the customer demand for electricity, at a significantly lower cost than the alternatives. In addition to augmenting power from central-station generating plants, incorporating PV systems enables electric utilities to optimize the utilization of existing transmission and distribution.
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T. A. Short · 2014
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MACCHI, ENNIO, CAMPANARI, STEFANO · Virtual Community of Pathological Anatomy (University of Castilla La Mancha) · 2007
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2003
The emphasis of this article is on generators that are interconnected to with utility distribution systems. These will generally be units smaller than 10 MW. Larger units are generally connected directly to transmission facilities and will most likely be commercial power producers. The units installed on distribution systems will typically be no larger than 1 or 2 MW. These would be installed mostly by the utility itself or by end users. This method of is commonly referred to as distributed generation (DG).
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Gilbert M. Masters · 2004
The transition from large-central power stations to smaller distributed generation systems is described. The chapter emphasizes combined heat and power systems and introduces an array of small, efficient technologies, including reciprocating internal combustion engines, microturbines, Stirling engines, concentrating solar power dish and trough systems, micro-hydropower, and biomass systems for electricity generation. Special attention is given to understanding the physics of fuel cells and their potential to become major power conversion systems for the future.
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Loi Lei Lai BSc, MPhil Dr. Tze Fun Chan BSc · 2007
This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Reasons for DG Technical Impacts of DG Economic Impact of DG Barriers to DG Development Renewable Sources of Energy Renewable Energy Economics Interconnection Recommendations and Guidelines for DG Planning Summary References
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gamapvitor · 2014
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