This chapter covers topics concerning: state of the art on future distributed energy sources scenarios facing the grid, integrated energy flow modelling methodologies and combined natural gas and electric network studies.

Chapter Contents:

• 2.1 Modelling issues concerning DERs
• 2.1.1 Meeting the challenges of decentralised power generation
• 2.1.2 Impacts of cogeneration technology on electric networks
• 2.1.3 Impacts of PHEV technology on electric networks
• 2.2 Approaches on modelling multiple energy networks
• 2.2.1 Multi-generation analysis
• 2.2.2 Integrated energy transportation systems
• 2.2.3 Modelling of energy hubs
• 2.2.4 Integrated natural gas and electricity studies

Inspec keywords: distributed power generation; natural gas technology; load flow

Other keywords: distributed energy sources; combined natural gas; electric network; integrated energy flow modelling

Subjects: Distributed power generation