Distributed Energy Resource. They are parallel to the electric utility or stand alone units. One of the most significant changes to electricity systems around the world has been the rapid expansion of distributed energy resources ders.
This report discusses the potential reliability risks and mitigation approaches for increased levels of der on the bps. An important distinction of a der is that the energy it produces is often consumed close to the source. The corollary of the above mentioned trend toward renewables is the proliferation of distributed energy resources ders.
An important distinction of a der is that the energy it produces is often consumed close to the source.
Distributed energy resources der are electric generation units typically in the range of 3 kw to 50 mw located within the electric distribution system at or near the end user. Keeping up with the influx of new information on distributed energy resources ders can be daunting. Der systems typically are characterized by high initial capital costs per kilowatt. They are parallel to the electric utility or stand alone units.