Chapter 3
Microgrid and distributed generation
Abstract
Microgrid and distributed generation (DG), introduces types of DGs commonly used in microgrids.
Keywords
DG
DR
DER
PV
wind power
microturbine
geothermal energy
biomass energy
ocean energy
pumped storage
CAES
flywheel ES
SMES
supercapacitor
3.1. Concepts and characteristics
Distributed generation (DG) refers to any small electric power system independent of traditional utility grids, which is located on the user side to meet end-users’ unique demands. This includes internal combustion engine, microturbine, fuel cell, small hydropower system, photovoltaic (PV) generation, wind generation, waste generation, and biomass generation.
Distributed resource (DR) refers to a combined DG and energy storage ...
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