Title :
The role of distributed generation in the critical electric power infrastructure
Author :
Del Monaco, John L.
Author_Institution :
Public Service Electr. & Gas Co., USA
fDate :
28 Jan-1 Feb 2001
Abstract :
The major distributed power generation (DG) technologies which are discussed are: microturbines, fuel cells and photovoltaic power systems. Other DG technologies to be discussed are: combustion/diesel engines, and wind. However, these are not be discussed in detail due to insufficient wind speed availability in all geographic regions; and combustion/diesel engines because of high emissions, and operation and maintenance costs. In addition, most internal combustion engines are designed for stand-by service and not continuous duty. The study shows that DG technologies have a much greater market potential in areas with high electricity costs and low reliability such as in developing countries
Keywords :
distribution networks; electric power generation; fuel cell power plants; fuel cells; photovoltaic power systems; turbines; critical electric power infrastructure; developing countries; distributed power generation technologies; electricity costs; fuel cells; microturbines; photovoltaic power systems; reliability; Combustion; Costs; Diesel engines; Distributed control; Distributed power generation; Fuel cells; Photovoltaic systems; Wind energy generation; Wind power generation; Wind speed;
Conference_Titel :
Power Engineering Society Winter Meeting, 2001. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Columbus, OH
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6672-7
DOI :
10.1109/PESW.2001.917019
