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Question 27
Consider the following:
1. Battery storage
2. Biomass generators
3. Fuel cells
4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic units
How many of the above are considered "Distributed Energy Resources"?
1. Battery storage
2. Biomass generators
3. Fuel cells
4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic units
How many of the above are considered "Distributed Energy Resources"?
AOptions
A
A) Only one
B
B) Only two
C
C) Only three
D
D) All four
BSolution
All four listed technologies are considered "Distributed Energy Resources" (DERs).
Distributed Energy Resources are small-scale, modular electricity generation or storage technologies located close to the load they serve, typically ranging from a few kilowatts to 50 megawatts. They can be connected to the grid at the distribution level or operate independently.
1. Battery storage: Allows for electricity generated from various sources (including renewables) to be stored and dispatched when needed, often located at homes, businesses, or grid substations.
2. Biomass generators: Small-scale power plants that convert organic matter into electricity, often located near the source of biomass or users.
3. Fuel cells: Devices that convert the chemical energy of a fuel (like hydrogen) into electricity through a chemical reaction, often used in smaller, localized applications or vehicles.
4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) units: Solar panels installed on individual buildings to generate electricity for local consumption or to feed back into the grid, a classic example of distributed generation.
All these technologies fit the definition of DERs as they are decentralized, relatively small, and can be integrated into the distribution network or directly serve a local load.
Distributed Energy Resources are small-scale, modular electricity generation or storage technologies located close to the load they serve, typically ranging from a few kilowatts to 50 megawatts. They can be connected to the grid at the distribution level or operate independently.
1. Battery storage: Allows for electricity generated from various sources (including renewables) to be stored and dispatched when needed, often located at homes, businesses, or grid substations.
2. Biomass generators: Small-scale power plants that convert organic matter into electricity, often located near the source of biomass or users.
3. Fuel cells: Devices that convert the chemical energy of a fuel (like hydrogen) into electricity through a chemical reaction, often used in smaller, localized applications or vehicles.
4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) units: Solar panels installed on individual buildings to generate electricity for local consumption or to feed back into the grid, a classic example of distributed generation.
All these technologies fit the definition of DERs as they are decentralized, relatively small, and can be integrated into the distribution network or directly serve a local load.
CStrategy
Understand the core concept of 'Distributed Energy Resources' as decentralized, smaller-scale energy production or storage located near the point of consumption. This contrasts with large, centralized power plants. Any technology that fits this description (renewable or non-renewable) would qualify.
DSyllabus Analysis
Science & Technology: Energy (Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Distributed Generation). Economy: Energy Infrastructure.
EQuestion Analysis
This is a conceptual question from Science & Technology, specifically energy. It requires understanding the definition of Distributed Energy Resources. All the options fit this definition well. Easy to Medium difficulty.