Development Strategies of Distributed Power Generation

Dear Colleagues,

a growing diffusion of RES-based Distributed Generation is expected in the next years due to the progressive reduction of its investment cost making these systems more profitable and competitive by reaching the grid parity. In addition, the recent introduction of the regulatory framework for the development of RES-based energy communities in the European Union has further boosted the market for the Distributed Generation. This evolution has changed the classical approach of grid development converting the energy flows within the electrical networks since consumers can also play an active role in energy production as prosumers to promote energy self-consumption and energy independence.

However, wider diffusion of RES-based Distributed Generation could imply both positive and negative impacts. In fact, more energy self-sufficiency, the reduction of energy poverty and environmental benefits can be expected on the one hand, while potential instability, congestions and overvoltage can occur on the other. Consequently, operators of active grids need challenging strategies for the development of RES-based distributed generation to provide efficient, reliable and stable networks like the introduction of storage solutions or the optimal management of the resources. While producers and investors want to achieve increasing economic and environmental benefits from RES generation.

In this context, the Special Issue focuses on the research, development, and practical application applied to foster the diffusion of the RES-based Distributed Generation at all levels.

Dr. Paolo Lazzeroni
Guest Editor

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