Historical Perspective of Distributed Generation

Recent Paradigm Shift

The Market for Distributed Generation

Distributed Generation Targets (based on RET's)

Socio Economic Impact of Biomass Power Plants

Entry Barriers for DG Projects Development

Distributed Generation (DG) is not a new concept.  For decades

• Industrial/Commercial consumers have been installing DG facilities as Captive Energy source.

• Power Utilities have been installing DG facilities to supplement (or as an alternative to) grid supply.

DG facilities of Industrial/Commercial consumers offer following benefits

• Reliable and desired quality of electricity supply.

• Assured emergency/peak power.

• Economic benefits (through Cogeneration/Combined Heat and Power schemes).

DG facilities of Power Utilities offer following benefits

• Eliminate the high cost of "last mile access" particularly in rural areas.

• Ability to fulfill universal service obligation even when terrain difficulties precludes the installation of transmission networks.

• Ensure better grid stability and reduce losses.