Global Market for Distributed Generation Technologies

Publication Date	June 2007
Publisher	Aruvian Research
Product Type	Report
Pages	120
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	ARU00143

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Summary

Increased demands on global electrical power systems and incidences of electricity shortages, power quality problems, rolling blackouts, and electricity price spikes have caused many utility customers to seek other sources of high-quality, reliable electricity. Distributed Energy Resources (DER), small-scale power generation sources located close to where electricity is used (e.g., a home or business), provide an alternative to or an enhancement of the traditional electric power grid.

Aruvian Research brings a focus on Distributed Generation Technologies, looking at the various technologies involved in the process, economics of distributed generation, leading countries who are actively promoting distributed generation, issues and challenges, growth drivers, etc. Check out the complete table of contents to take a look at this analysis today!

Content

A. Executive Summary
B. Introduction
C. What is Distributed Generation?
D. Distributed Generation Technologies
- Reciprocating Engines
- Gas Turbines
- Microturbines
- Fuel Cells
- Photovoltaic Systems
- Wind
- Impact on the Market for Generating Equipment
E. Economics of Distributed Generation
- Distributed Generation versus Central Power
- Economics of Photovoltaic Electricity
- Flexibility Increases the Value of Distributed Generation
- Grid Benefits of Distributed Generation
- Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
- Reliability, and Standby or Emergency Power
- Offgrid and Remote Consumers
F. Distributed Generation in Leading Countries
- Japan
- United States
- The Netherlands
- UK
- Conclusion
G. Challenges in Policies
- Economic Efficiency
- Grid Interconnection
- Electricity Market Reform & Distributed Generation
- Market Structure
- Market Operation
- Pricing
- Pricing & Location
- Connection Charges
- Operating Charges
- Congestion Pricing
- Net Metering
- Environmental Protection
- Air Quality
- GHG Emissions
- Energy Security
- Energy Diversification
- Reliability of Electricity System
- Conclusion
H. Future of Distributed Generation in Electricity Networks
- Generation Technology Research and Development
- Implications for Electricity Network Design
I. Appendix
J. Glossary of Terms