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\r\n\t1. Introduction – Demand for electrical power; Environmental aspects of electrical energy generation
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\r\n\t2. Distributed Generation – Distributed versus traditional power systems; Distributed generation technologies –solar thermal and solar PV, biofuels, fuel cell, hydroelectric generation, energy storage
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\r\n\t3. Wind Energy – Wind turbine types and characteristics, wind turbine generator and control, wind turbine performance and environmental impacts
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\r\n\t4. System integration issues- overview of energy systems, secure reliable and economic operation, issues with renewable energy sources.
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\r\n\t5. Economics of distributed generation- utility rate structure, energy economics, energy conservation, combined heat and power, integrated resource planning and demand side management