Title :
Technical and commercial integration of distributed generation: review of recent developments in the UK
Author_Institution :
DTI, Imperial Coll., London
Abstract :
This paper discusses recent developments in the technical and commercial arrangements associated with the development of distributed generation (DG) in the UK environment. In particular, DG has been included in the design philosophy of distribution networks through an update of distribution network standards. Furthermore, there has been change in the network access arrangements with shallow connection replacing traditional deep connection policy. The paper discusses the methodology on which the new network security standards are being developed and discuss the key issues associated with structure of charging for distribution network
Keywords :
distributed power generation; power distribution protection; standards; UK; deep connection policy; distributed generation; distribution networks standards; network access arrangements; network security standards; Costs; Distributed control; Distributed power generation; Intelligent networks; Large-scale systems; Power generation; Power system security; Pricing; Standards development; Voltage; distributed generation; network pricing; network security standards;
Conference_Titel :
Power Engineering Society General Meeting, 2006. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0493-2
DOI :
10.1109/PES.2006.1709579
