A tangible and applicable concept of distributed generation units in the real world. Distributed Generation Systems closes the information gap between recent research on distributed generation and industrial plants, and provides solutions to their practical problems and limitations. It provides a clear picture of operation principles of distributed generation units, not only focusing on the power system perspective but targeting a specific need of the research community. With worked examples and figures on principal types of Distributed Generation (DG), placing an emphasis on real-world examples, simulations, and illustrations, this book is a useful reference for practitioners. This book uses practical exercises relating to the concepts used in operation and integration of DG units in distribution networks, and helps engineers accurately design systems and reduce the maintenance cost--

1. Distributed Energy Resources 2. The Basic Principles of Wind Farms 3. Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Technology 4. Microturbine Generation Power Systems 5. Fuel Cells 6. Design of Small Hydro Generation Systems 7. Energy Storage Systems 8. Market Design Issues of Distributed Generation 9. Distribution Generation Optimisation and Energy Management 10. Impact of DG Integration on the Reliability of Power Distribution Systems 11. Integration on Distributed Generation Systems with DC Distribution Networks