2. Introduction
Distributed generation (DG), also known as on - site generation, distributed
resources (DR), distributed energy resources (DER) or dispersed power
(DP) is the use of small - scale power generation technologies located close
to the load being served
Energy Companies
Equipment Suppliers
Regulators
Energy Users
Financial and Supporting Companies
3. Most countries generate electricity in large centralized facilities, such as
fossil fuel (coal, gas powered), nuclear, large solar power plants or
hydropower plants. These plants have excellent economies of scale, but
usually transmit electricity long distances and can negatively affect the
environment.
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4. Distributed generation reduces the amount of energy lost in the transmission of
electricity because the electricity is generated close to where it is used, and
possibly even in the same building.
This also reduces the size and number of power lines that must be created
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9. Benefits of Distributed Generation
No high peak load shortages
Reduced high transmission and distribution losses
Linking remote and inaccessible areas
Faster response to new power demands
10. Disadvantages of Distributed Generation
Power Quality
Cost of Operation and Maintenance
Long term reliability of the units
( Not all the DGs types )
12. Conclusion:
The distributed generation help us to reduce the cost of the transmission line and the
transmission losses.
Distributed generation play an important role in the field of the electricity
generation whereas Different issues related to power quality.
By generating electricity in smaller amounts closer to end-users, we can
dramatically increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon pollution, improve grid
resiliency, and curtail the need for new transmission investments.