Renewable and Non-Renewable Distributed Generation Technologies - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Renewable and Non-Renewable Distributed Generation Technologies Pavol Bauer

Learning objectives • What are the non-renewable and renewable Distributed Generators (DGs) which are connected to microgrids? • What are the main characteristics of these non-renewable and renewable DGs? • What are the advantages and disadvantages of these non-renewable and renewable DGs?

Non-Renewable DG • Reciprocating engine • Gas turbine

Non-Renewable DG • Micro Turbine

Advantages & Disadvantages of Non-Renewable DGs

Renewable DGs

Wind AC 0,1 – 9.000 40 – 59 40 – 60 Sun DC 0,01 – 5.000 45 – 70 Biomass AC 100 – 20.000 Water AC 5 – 1.000.000 66 - 95 Hot Water AC 5.000 – 100.000 12- 18 Ocean Wave AC 10 - 1.000 n.a. 17 - 25 1.000 – 80.000 Sun & Water AC

Advantages & Disadvantages of Renewable DGs

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