- Battery storage stores energy and can be used locally, fitting the definition of a DER. - Biomass generators can be deployed at various scales, including small-scale, localized generation which qualifies as a DER. - Fuel cells are capable of providing localized power generation and can be considered DERs. - Rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) units are a quintessential example of DER, generating power at the point of use.
Consider the following : Battery storage Biomass generators Fuel cells Rooftop solar photovoltaic units How many of the above are considered "Distributed Energy Resources"?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2024 · Topic: Non-Conventional Energy (Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Systems)
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