Question

Define distributed generation (DG) system. In your opinion, explain briefly THREE (3) reasons why distribution generation (DG) based on renewable energy sources (RES) has become more popular now

Answer 1

Distributed Generation system refers to a variety of technologies that generate electricity at or near where it will be used, such as solar panels and combined heat and power. In the residential sector, common distributed generation systems include Solar photovolatic panels. Small wind turbines .Distributed generation is an approach that employs small-scale technologies to produce electricity close to the end users of power. DG (Distributed Generation) technologies often consist of modular (and sometimes renewable-energy) generators, and they offer a number of potential benefits.  In many cases, distributed generators can provide lower-cost electricity and higher power reliability and security with fewer environmental consequences than can traditional power generators.

Distribution Generation (DG) based on renewable energy sources (RES) has become more popular because it:

• Reduce carbon emissions and emissions of other air pollutants through increased use of renewable energy and other clean distributed generation.
• Increase asset use through integration of distributed systems and customer loads to reduce peak load and thus lower the costs of electricity.
• Enhance reliability, security, and resiliency from microgrid applications in critical infrastructure protection and highly constrained areas of the electric grid.