Distributed Generation Systems: Design, Operation and Grid Integration

Distributed Generation Systems: Design, Operation and Grid Integration closes the information gap between recent research on distributed generation and industrial plants, and provides solutions to their practical problems and limitations. It provides a clear picture of operation principles of distributed generation units, not only focusing on the power system perspective but targeting a specific need of the research community.

This book is a useful reference for practitioners, featuring worked examples and figures on principal types of distributed generation with an emphasis on real-world examples, simulations, and illustrations. The book uses practical exercises relating to the concepts of operating and integrating DG units to distribution networks, and helps engineers accurately design systems and reduce maintenance costs.

Provides examples and datasheets of principal systems and commercial data in MATLABPresents guidance for accurate system designs and maintenance costsIdentifies trouble shooting references for engineersCloses the information gap between recent research on distributed generation and industrial plants

1. Distributed Energy Resources 2. The Basic Principles of Wind Farms 3. Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Technology 4. Microturbine Generation Power Systems 5. Fuel Cells 6. Design of Small Hydro Generation Systems 7. Energy Storage Systems 8. Market Design Issues of Distributed Generation 9. Distribution Generation Optimisation and Energy Management 10. Impact of DG Integration on the Reliability of Power Distribution Systems 11. Integration on Distributed Generation Systems with DC Distribution Networks