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Title: Distributed generation implementation guidelines

Abstract

The overall economics of a distributed generation project is based on cost elements which include: Equipment and financing, fuel, displaced electricity cost, operation and maintenance. Of critical importance is how the facility is managed, including adequate provision for a comprehensive operator training program. Proper equipment maintenance and fuel procurement policy will also lead to greater system availability and optimal system economics. Various utility tariffs are available which may be economically attractive, with an added benefit to the utility of providing a peak shaving resource during peak periods. Changing modes of operation of the distributed generation system may affect staff readiness, require retraining and could affect maintenance costs. The degree of control and oversight that is provided during a project`s implementation and construction phases will impact subsequent maintenance and operating costs. The long term effect of siting impacts, such as building facades that restrict turbine inlet airflow will affect subsequent operations and require supplemental maintenance action. It is possible to site a variety of distributed generation technologies in settings which vary from urban to remote unattended locations with successful results from both an economic and operational perspective.

Authors:
 [1];  [2];  [3];  [4]
  1. High Voltage Maintenance Corp., Chicago, IL (United States)
  2. EPRI, Palo Alto, CA (United States)
  3. Stanley Consultants, Inc., Chicago, IL (United States)
  4. Onsite Energy, Carlsbad, CA (United States)
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Illinois Inst. of Tech., Chicago, IL (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
697211
Report Number(s):
CONF-990410-PROC.-Vol.1
TRN: IM9946%%597
Resource Type:
Conference
Resource Relation:
Conference: 61. American power conference annual meeting, Chicago, IL (United States), 6-8 Apr 1999; Other Information: PBD: 1999; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings of the American power conference: Volume 61-1; McBride, A.E. [ed.]; PB: 540 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
29 ENERGY PLANNING AND POLICY; DISPERSED STORAGE AND GENERATION; INTERCONNECTED POWER SYSTEMS; IMPLEMENTATION; RECOMMENDATIONS; ECONOMICS; OPERATING COST

Citation Formats

Guzy, L, O`Sullivan, J B, Jacobs, K, and Major, W. Distributed generation implementation guidelines. United States: N. p., 1999. Web.
Guzy, L, O`Sullivan, J B, Jacobs, K, & Major, W. Distributed generation implementation guidelines. United States.
Guzy, L, O`Sullivan, J B, Jacobs, K, and Major, W. 1999. "Distributed generation implementation guidelines". United States.
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abstractNote = {The overall economics of a distributed generation project is based on cost elements which include: Equipment and financing, fuel, displaced electricity cost, operation and maintenance. Of critical importance is how the facility is managed, including adequate provision for a comprehensive operator training program. Proper equipment maintenance and fuel procurement policy will also lead to greater system availability and optimal system economics. Various utility tariffs are available which may be economically attractive, with an added benefit to the utility of providing a peak shaving resource during peak periods. Changing modes of operation of the distributed generation system may affect staff readiness, require retraining and could affect maintenance costs. The degree of control and oversight that is provided during a project`s implementation and construction phases will impact subsequent maintenance and operating costs. The long term effect of siting impacts, such as building facades that restrict turbine inlet airflow will affect subsequent operations and require supplemental maintenance action. It is possible to site a variety of distributed generation technologies in settings which vary from urban to remote unattended locations with successful results from both an economic and operational perspective.},
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