Consider the following:Battery storageBiomass generatorsFuel cellsRooftop solar photovoltaic unitsHo

Question

Consider the following:Battery storageBiomass generatorsFuel cellsRooftop solar photovoltaic unitsHow many of the above are considered Distributed Energy Resources?

Accepted Answer

Distributed energy resources (DER) refers to often smaller generation units that are located on the consumer's side of the meter. Examples of distributed energy resources that can be installed include:Rooftop solar photovoltaic unitsWind generating unitsBattery storageAny small-scale device that can produce energy convertible into electricity qualifies as a DER, including the following:Rooftop solar panelsWind-powered generatorsBiomass generatorsGas and diesel power generatorsCombined heat and power (CHP) systemsWaste heat recovery systemsMicro-hydropower schemesHydrogen fuel cellsEV and other power storage batteriesHence option (d) is the correct answer.