When distributed generation causes net reverse power flow on a distribution feeder, several voltage-related issues can occur. According to studies published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory ...

Rapid deployment of distributed energy resources on utility-owned distribution feeders is creating new technical and safety concerns. When the utility supply is interrupted, the circuit downstream of ...

Many utilities use direct transfer trip (DTT) for disconnecting/reconnecting distributed generation sites – e.g., solar PV. Let us review a real-life application ...

Chinese solar module manufacturer Longi has added two new products to its Hi-MO4m panel series designed for distributed-generation applications. The two modules have a 60-cell and a 72-cell design and ...

Experts from several top electronics companies discuss how requirements are changing for distributed generation equipment, and the new semiconductor technology that’s helping solve those issues. In ...

WASHINGTON ― Net metering practices should be revised to reflect the value that distributed electricity generation ― for example, electricity generated by rooftop solar panels ― can provide to society ...