Distributed Power Generation: Planning and Evaluation (Power Engineering

by H. Lee Willis (Editor)

In the view of many power experts, distributed power generation represents the paradigm of the future. Distributed Power Planning and Evaluation explores the preparation and analysis of distributed generators (DGs) for residential, commercial and industrial, as well as electric utility applications. It examines distributed generation versus traditional, centralized power systems, power demands, reliability evaluation, planning processes, costs, reciprocating piston engine DGs, gas turbine powered DGs, fuel cell powered DGs, renewable resource DGs, and more. The authors include recommendations and guidelines for DG planners, and numerous case studies illustrate the discussions.

616 pages, Hardcover

First published January 11, 2000