Q2. What future works have the authors mentioned in the paper "Distributed generation: definition, benefits and issues" ?
A further narrowing of this definition - such as being dispatchable or not - might be necessary depending on the research questions that are looked at.
Q3. What is the main reason for the demand for distributed generation in the US?
the US demand for distributed generation is mainly driven by price volatility, i.e. using distributed generation for continuous use or for peaking use (peak shaving).
Q4. Why is reliability a major driver of demand for electricity in the US?
Because of the incentives for cost-effectiveness that come from the introduction of competition in generation and from the re-regulation of the network companies, it might be that reliability levels will decrease.
Q5. What was the first method of balancing demand and supply?
Balancing demand and supply was partially done using local storage, i.e. batteries, which could be directly coupled to the DC grid.
Q6. What is the extent to which distributed generation is integrated efficiently in the electricity market?
The extent to which distributed generation is integrated efficiently in the electricity market hinges upon the market structure, the market operation and upon pricing.
Q7. Why do distributed generation technologies provide this flexibility?
Distributed generation technologies generally provide this flexibility because of their small sizes and the short construction lead times compared to most types of larger central power plants.
Q8. What is the reason for the increase in demand for primary energy sources?
This is possibly related to economies of scale and market power in the demand for primary energy sources that can be used to obtain lower primary fuel prices.
Q9. What is the disadvantage of variable power electronic interfaces?
Such power electronic interfaces have the disadvantage that they have virtually no ‘inertia’, which can be regarded as a small energy buffer capable to match fast changes in the power balance.
Q10. What are the main driving forces for the demand for distributed generation in Europe?
Distributed Generation: Definition, Benefits and Issues 8At present, environmental policies or concerns are probably the major driving force for the demand for distributed generation in Europe.
Q11. What is the problem with a distinction between distribution and transmission grid?
The problem is that a distinction between distribution and transmission grid, based on voltage levels, is not always useful, because of the existing overlap of these voltage levels for lines in the transmission and distribution grid.