Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Jimma Institute of Technology

Jimma University
ECEg – 6304
Distributed Generation & Renewable Energy Technologies

Prepare a detailed and brief term paper on one of the

following topics individually (30%)
1. Systematic methods for studying the Impact of high penetration of DG; and
Impacts on voltage regulation, power quality and protection system of
distribution systems
2. Review and Broad Survey of Developments, Practices, Trends and
Management of Renewable Energy Sources;
3. Capacities and Limitations of Renewable Energy Sources in Comparison with
Conventional Non-Renewable Energy Sources;
4. Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) and Generation of Electric Energy;
and Standards for DG integration
5. Advanced and Detailed Treatments of the Characteristics and Power-
Generation Capacities of Small-Scale Hydropower Plants, Photovoltaic
Systems, Wind Energy and Wind Generators, and Utilization of Geothermal
Energy Resources; Hybrid Energy systems;
6. Applications to Isolated and Community-Based Electrification of Rural Areas
for Lighting, Domestic Energy Requirements and Small-Scale Industries; and
Comparative Study of Selected Existing Energy Policy Related Issues,
Programs and Practices in Advanced and Less Developed Countries.