Distributed Generation Resources
Distributed Generation Resources
(Distributed Generation-DG)
Distributed Generation (DG) resources refer to relatively small-capacity electrical power generation units that are connected to the distribution network or to the grid on the consumer’s side.
Compared with centralized power plants, these resources have a lower generation capacity and can operate either in parallel with the grid (Grid-Connected) or independently in island mode (Islanded Mode).
1-Types of Distributed Generation Resources
- Gas Engine Generator
- Gas/Steam Turbine
- Diesel Generator
- Combined Heat and Power Systems (CHP)
- Combined Cooling, Heat and Power Systems (CCHP)
- Combined Water and Power Generation Systems (CWP)
2-Applications
- Industries and Manufacturing Plants
Providing a stable power supply for production lines, reducing production downtime, and managing energy costs.
- Data Centers
Providing uninterrupted power for sensitive equipment and improving the reliability of digital infrastructure.
- Hospitals and Healthcare Centers
Ensuring energy supply for critical equipment and healthcare backup systems.
- Commercial and Office Complexes, Educational Centers, Universities, and Schools
Reducing energy costs and improving the reliability of electricity supply in buildings.
- Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries
Providing independent power for critical processes and areas located far from the national grid.
- Mines and Mining Industries
Providing reliable power in remote areas and reducing dependence on grid expansion.
- Airports, Ports, and Critical Infrastructure
Enhancing resilience and ensuring service continuity during critical conditions.
- Microgrid Projects and Industrial Parks
Creating an independent and smart energy infrastructure for the optimal management of energy generation and consumption.
3-Advantages
- Improving Power Reliability and Stability
Generating power at the point of consumption reduces dependence on the national grid and ensures continuity of power supply during emergency conditions and grid outages.
- Reducing Energy Costs
Reducing electricity purchases from the grid, managing peak-demand costs, and optimizing fuel consumption improve the energy economics of consumers.
- Improving Energy Efficiency
In CHP and CCHP systems, heat and cooling are recovered in addition to electricity generation, increasing the overall system efficiency to more than 80%.
- Reducing Transmission and Distribution Losses
Generating electricity close to the point of consumption reduces grid losses and improves the efficiency of power infrastructure.
- Enhancing Energy Resilience and Security
The ability to operate during grid outages and supply critical loads significantly improves the energy resilience of organizations and industries.
- High Scalability and Flexibility
DG units can be expanded in a modular manner, allowing their capacity to be increased in line with the growth of electricity demand.
