Distributed generation: definition, benefits and issues

This paper starts from the observation that there is a renewed interest in small-scale electricity generation. The authors start with a survey of existing small-scale generation technologies and then move on with a discussion of the major benefits and issues of small-scale electricity generation. Di...

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Published in:Energy policy 2005-04, Vol.33 (6), p.787-798
Main Authors: Pepermans, G., Driesen, J., Haeseldonckx, D., Belmans, R., D’haeseleer, W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Distributed generation
Distribution
Economic data
Electric energy
Electricity
Electricity generation
Embedded generation
Energy
Energy economics
Energy policy
Exact sciences and technology
General, economic and professional studies
Policy studies
Studies
Technology
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Summary:This paper starts from the observation that there is a renewed interest in small-scale electricity generation. The authors start with a survey of existing small-scale generation technologies and then move on with a discussion of the major benefits and issues of small-scale electricity generation. Different technologies are evaluated in terms of their possible contribution to the listed benefits and issues. Small-scale generation is also commonly called distributed generation, embedded generation or decentralised generation. In a final section, an attempt is made to define the latter concepts more precisely. It appears that there is no consensus on a precise definition as the concept encompasses many technologies and applications.
ISSN:0301-4215
1873-6777
DOI:10.1016/j.enpol.2003.10.004