Our Mission
The Policy Catalyst Distributed Generation Window will facilitate a safe, compliant, and financially sustainable integration of DG by supporting regulators and utilities with technical, financial, regulatory, institutional and staff capacity aspects.
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What is Distributed Generation (DG)?
The most common definition of DG is ‘generation which is connected to the low- or medium voltage distribution network’ – often from a source such as solar photovoltaic (PV) installed on customer’s premises – as opposed to most traditional centralised generation which is typically connected at the transmission level.
Latest Resources
DG Tariff Tool v2.2
Spreadsheet tool to support DG tariff setting by utilities. Proposes DG tariffs based on Avoided Costs, and assesses revenue impact of selected DG tariffs on the utility, as well as clarify implications for customer business case. Focus on Solar PV DG. Can be customised for specific countries.
Distributed Generation White Paper (GET.Transform approach)
A generic White Paper on the rationale, benefits, cautions, processes and other issues relating to integrating DG onto utility networks. Clarifies the GET.Transform support program approach to DG. Can be customised and used to guide an approach to DG in specific countries.
Distributed Generation Connection and Net Billing Regulatory Framework (TEMPLATE)
Template Regulatory Framework for DG which can be customised for application in different countries. Covering net billing as well as permitting process and technical compliance aspects. It draws on net billing regulatory frameworks from various countries, amongst other sources.
