Solar Integration: Distributed Energy Resources and Microgrids
DER produce and supply electricity on a small scale and are spread out over a wide area. Rooftop solar panels, backup batteries, and emergency diesel generators are examples of DER.
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Distributed Generation of Electricity and its Environmental Impacts
About Distributed GenerationDistributed Generation in The United StatesEnvironmental Impacts of Distributed GenerationDistributed generation 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. Distributed generation may serve a single structure, such as a home or business, or it may be part of a microgrid (a smaller grid that is also tied into the larger electricity deliv...See more on epa.govca.gov
California Distributed Generation Programs
Since 1998, California has supported distributed generation technologies such as solar photovoltaics, solar hot water, wind, batteries, fuel cells, biogas and more through a variety of incentive programs,