Consider the following :
- Battery storage
- Biomass generators
- Fuel cells
- Rooftop solar photovoltaic units
How many of the above are considered “Distributed Energy Resources”?
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UPSC IAS – 2024
– Biomass generators can be deployed at various scales, including small-scale, localized generation which qualifies as a DER.
– Fuel cells are capable of providing localized power generation and can be considered DERs.
– Rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) units are a quintessential example of DER, generating power at the point of use.