Introduction to distributed generation
Distributed generation is production of electricity
that is on –site or closer to the load center and connected to distribution system.
Or we can say that distributed generation refers to power generation at the
point of consumption.
Distributed generation are used as both stand-alone
plant as well as in grid parallel mode. DG include small and modular
technologies for the generation of electricity.
We know that conventional power generating station are
located near to the fuel resources or near to water sources which are away from
the load so power generated are transmitted through load center which requires
large investment . The transmission and distribution content the 30% to 40% of
the total cost.so by using the DG we can reduce the cost of transmission and
distribution. Solar power, wind power, diesel generators, biogas…etc. can be
used for DG.
In past, the DG (distributed generation) meant
combustion generators (e.g. diesel generators). They are affordable and reliable
in many case, but they are not clean. While many people did not like dirty
generation and tolerate it, they think more when it is outside them bedroom,
office or window.
Recently, solar system has become a popular DG option
.Although the output is clean and eco-friendly.
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