As the energy market restructures into a significantly more competitive industry, many energy companies are considering distributed generation (DG) as part of a new customer-focused corporate strategy. Chambers, et al cover the technologies associated with DG including diesel engines, gas-fired internal combustion generator sets, fuel cell systems, micro-turbines, and photovoltaic systems in easy-to-understand language.
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : History and Drivers
Chapter 3 : Microturbines
Chapter 4 : Engines and Portable Power
Chapter 5 : Fuel Cells
Chapter 6 : Renewables
Chapter 7 : Technical Issues
Chapter 8 : Utility Issues
Chapter 9 : Case Studies
Chapter 10 : Conclusion
Appendix A : Industry Contacts
Appendix B : Distributed Generation Glossary
Index