This chapter concludes the book 'Modelling Distributed Energy Resources in Energy Service Networks'. It summarizes of the issues presented in the previous chapters such as the issues regarding TCOPF, PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) optimal dispatch, and microCHP (combined heat and power).

Chapter Contents:

• 8.1 Summary and contributions
• 8.2 Research beneficiaries
• 8.3 Future work suggestions

Inspec keywords: distributed power generation; cogeneration; hybrid electric vehicles; energy resources

Other keywords: PHEV; optimal dispatch; combined heat and power; microCHP; energy service network; plug-in hybrid electric vehicle; TCOPF; distributed energy resources

Subjects: Thermal power stations and plants; Distributed power generation; Energy resources; Transportation