Distributed Generation Systems

Table of contents

1. Cover image
2. Title page
3. Table of Contents
4. Copyright
5. List of Contributors
6. Chapter 1: Distributed Energy Resources
   1. Abstract
   2. 1.1 Introduction
   3. 1.2 Definitions of DG
   4. 1.3 Features of DG
   5. 1.4 Operation of DG
   6. 1.5 DG Technologies
   7. 1.6 Advantages of DG
   8. 1.7 Disadvantages of DG
   9. 1.8 Comparison Among the DG Technologies
   10. 1.9 Connection of DG to the Grid
7. Chapter 2: The Basic Principles of Wind Farms
   1. Abstract
   2. 2.1 Historical Background
   3. 2.2 Size of Wind Turbines
   4. 2.3 Wind Turbine Application
   5. 2.4 Wind Turbine Technology
   6. 2.5 Wind Turbine Components
   7. 2.6 Wind Power Calculation
   8. 2.7 Wind Turbine Power Characteristic Curve
   9. 2.8 Stall or Pitch Angle Control
   10. 2.9 Maximum Power Point Tracking
   11. 2.10 Mathematical Modeling of Wind Turbine Generators
   12. 2.11 Squirrel Cage IGs in a WEGS
   13. 2.12 DFIGs in a WEGS
   14. 2.13 Synchronous Generator Wind Turbine
   15. 2.14 Grid Code Requirements
   16. 2.15 Summary
8. Chapter 3: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Technology
   1. Abstract
   2. 3.1 Introduction
   3. 3.2 Solar Radiation [1,3–5]
   4. 3.3 Materials and Semiconductors [1,4–9]
   5. 3.4 Photovoltaic Materials [1,10–12]
   6. 3.5 Electrical Characteristics [1,13–19]
   7. 3.6 PV Components and Standards [18–21]
   8. 3.7 Photovoltaic Power Systems and Technologies [22–27]
   9. 3.8 Materials for Future Photovoltaic Systems [28–41]
   10. 3.9 Summary
9. Chapter 4: Microturbine Generation Power Systems
   1. Abstract
   2. 4.1 Introduction
   3. 4.2 History
   4. 4.3 Statistical Information
   5. 4.4 Gas Turbine
   6. 4.5 MT Components
   7. 4.6 MT Applications
   8. 4.7 Types of MT
   9. 4.8 Types of Power Electronic Interface Topologies
   10. 4.9 Construction and Operation of MTs
   11. 4.10 MT Modeling
   12. 4.11 Control Circuits
   13. 4.12 Simulation Results
   14. 4.13 Future Trends
   15. 4.14 Summary
   16. Appendix A
   17. Appendix B
10. Chapter 5: Fuel Cells
    1. Abstract
    2. 5.1 Introduction
    3. 5.2 Principles and Applications of FCs
    4. 5.3 Voltage Losses and Their Roles in Designing a FC
    5. 5.4 Applying FCs in DG Systems
    6. 5.5 Power Electronic Interfaces, Protection, and Power Quality Concerns
11. Chapter 6: Design of Small Hydro Generation Systems
    1. Abstract
    2. 6.1 Introduction
    3. 6.2 Generation Basics of Hydroelectrical Energy Systems
    4. 6.3 Different Technologies of Small Hydro Generation Systems
    5. 6.4 Design of Small Hydro Power Systems
    6. 6.5 Economic Analysis of Small Hydro Power Plant Projects
    7. 6.6 Summary and Conclusions
12. Chapter 7: Energy Storage Systems
    1. Abstract
    2. 7.1 Introduction
    3. 7.2 Small-Scale Electrical Energy Storage Systems
    4. 7.3 Large-Scale Electrical Energy Storage Systems
    5. 7.4 Economics of Using Energy Storage Systems with Distributed Generators
    6. 7.5 Example of Network Technical Issues
    7. 7.6 Another Example of Network Technical Issues
    8. 7.7 Conclusions
13. Chapter 8: Market Design Issues of Distributed Generation
    1. Abstract
    2. 8.1 General Description of Distributed Generation
    3. 8.2 Technical regulation of distributed generation integration
    4. 8.3 Regulatory and Compensation Schemes for Distributed Generation
    5. 8.4 The Role of Distributed Generation in Electricity Markets
    6. 8.5 Market Designs for Distributed Generation
    7. 8.6 Concluding Remarks
14. Chapter 9: Distribution Generation Optimization and Energy Management
    1. Abstract
    2. 9.1 Introduction
    3. 9.2 Distributed Generation Impacts on Network Energy Management
    4. 9.3 Distributed Generation Optimization Methods and Applications
    5. 9.4 Distributed Generation and Microgrids
15. Chapter 10: Impact of Distributed Generation Integration on the Reliability of Power Distribution Systems
    1. Abstract
    2. 10.1 Introduction
    3. 10.2 Reliability of Power Distribution Systems
    4. 10.3 Reliability Impact of Distributed Generation Resources
16. Chapter 11: DC Distribution Networks: A Solution for Integration of Distributed Generation Systems
    1. Abstract
    2. 11.1 Introduction
    3. 11.2 Overview of Direct Current Distribution Systems
    4. 11.3 Design of Direct Current Distribution Networks
    5. 11.4 Protection Issues and Techniques in Medium Voltage Direct Current Systems
    6. 11.5 Control of Direct Current Distribution Networks
    7. 11.6 Conclusions and Future Trends
17. Index