Distributed Generation

Distributed Generation, or DG, is the concept whereby electrical power is produced continuously or non-continuously by multiple sources in a decentralized manner. This is in contrast to traditional power generation systems which depend on hundreds of miles of transmission and distribution circuitry to deliver energy to consumers. Distributed Generation may or may not include heat recovery systems. The use of distributed generation enables utilities to defer or eliminate costly investments in transmission and distribution system upgrades, and provide customers with better power quality, more reliable energy supplies and a cleaner environment.

Technologies used for distributed electricity generation include wind, solar, biomass, fuel cells, gas microturbines, hydrogen, combined heat and power (CHP) and hybrid systems.

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