Renewable and Non-Renewable

Distributed Generation Technologies

Pavol Bauer
Learning objectives

• What are the non-renewable and renewable

Distributed Generators (DGs) which are
connected to microgrids?
• What are the main characteristics of these
non-renewable and renewable DGs?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages
of these non-renewable and renewable DGs?
Non-Renewable DG
• Reciprocating engine

• Gas turbine
Non-Renewable DG
• Micro Turbine
Advantages & Disadvantages of Non-Renewable DGs
Renewable DGs
 Wind AC 0,1 – 9.000 40 – 59

Sun DC 0,01 – 5.000 40 – 60

Biomass AC 100 – 20.000 45 – 70

Water AC 5 – 1.000.000 66 - 95

Hot Water AC 5.000 – 100.000 12- 18

Ocean Wave AC 10 - 1.000 n.a.

Sun & Water AC 1.000 – 80.000 17 - 25

Advantages & Disadvantages of Renewable DGs
Summary