A curated knowledge hub of resources relating to DG development. Browse technical guides, regulatory templates, and research outputs.
Regional Resources
Grid Connected Distributed Generation in Africa: Guide
A guide for integrating grid-connected DG onto distribution networks, covering technical, regulatory, policy, financial and economic aspects thereof, and pointing to areas where support may be useful. Draws on international and African experience, and is relevant to utilities as well as technical assistance providers (GIZ as part of the GET.Transform Programme)
International Resources
Integrate to Zero: Policies for on-site, on-road, on-grid distributed energy resource integration
This brief sets out the policy approaches that will help promote the effective integration of behind-the-meter Distributed Energy Resources. It highlights best practices from around the world to allow the full potential of DERs to be tapped (Regulatory Assistance Programme)
PV Generation Hosting Capacity in Dominican Distribution Grids – Final Report
The following document is the final report of the study on ‘Permissible PV penetration level in the Dominican distribution grids’ and supported by GIZ and the Dominican Ministry of Energy and Mines.
The study analyses the maximum PV penetration levels on a number of representatives, real distribution feeders in the Dominican Republic and provides recommendations to improve the current regulatory landscape for distributed generation.
Authors:
Leonard Hülsmann, Alice Turnell and Dr. Thomas Ackermann
Model Net Metering Rules (IREC)
Model net metering rules proposed for regulators in the USA (Interstate Renewable Energy Council, USA)
