Power House: Using distributed generation as an alternative resource

摘要

Distributed generation (DG) is the process of generating electricity at or near the point of use. Examples include solar energy and wind-powered systems as well as natural gas fueled technologies. It involves small amounts of generation located on a utility's distribution system (could be the house or business building) for the purpose of meeting local (substation level) peak loads and displacing the need to build additional (or upgrade) local distribution lines. It encompasses on-site generation, self-generation, cogeneration and any small-scale power generation that is not provided by a central power plant.