CONTENIDO
Distributed Generation versus Traditional Power Systems 1
Demand for Electric Power 35
Reliability and Reliability Evaluation 65
Planning and the Planning Process 97
Coste and Economic Evaluation 123
Reciprocating Piston Engine Distributed Generators 151
Gas Turbine Powered Distributed Generators 175
Fuel Cell Powered Distributed Generators 203
Renewable Resource Distributed Generators 221
Energy Storage for Use with Distributed Generators 275
Distributed Generators Systems: Planning and Comparison 303
Basic DG Case Examples: What to Include and How 315
Basic DG Cases: Modularity and Reliability and Cost 345
Basic DG Cases: Grid Interconnection Options 361
Basic DG Cases: Schedule and Operating Characteristics 385
Basic DG Cases: Reliability Maintenance and Availability 409
Basic DG Cases: Renewable Resource Generation 449
Basic DG Cases: Detailed DG Case and Sensitivity Study 481
Business Factors and Their Influence on DG Value 521
Objectivity and Bias in DG Planning and Evaluation 539
Recommendations and Guidelines for DG Planners 575