Distributed generation systems are small or medium power sources located close to the loads they serve or connected directly to the distribution grid. Examples include rooftop solar, batteries, fuel cells, CHP units, and backup generators. Distributed generation, also distributed energy, on-site generation (OSG), or district/decentralized energy, is electrical generation and storage performed by a variety of small, grid -connected or distribution system-connected devices referred to as distributed energy resources (DER). As photovoltaic technology advances, these decentralized systems are emerging as a cornerstone of sustainable energy transformation, offering. Distributed generation refers to a variety of technologies that generate electricity at or near where it will be used, such as solar panels and combined heat and power. Distributed generation may serve a single structure, such as a home or business, or it may be part of a microgrid (a smaller grid. This convergence is positioning distributed solar as a foundational technology for the modern energy system rather than just an alternative generation source.
