The use of distributed energy resources (DERs), which can include solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, fuel cells, and more, is increasing as the power generation sector becomes more decentralized.

With transmission system operators facing the growing challenges of a changing electricity system the heat is on to find ...

Self consumption would be preferred to the option of selling surplus power to the grid, and would add to the appeal of distributed generation. The authors of the report stressed residential PV ...