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Distributed generator

Term · Energy · MLC-T-ENE-000566

A generator that is located close to the particular load that it is intended to serve. General, but non-exclusive, characteristics of these generators include: an operating strategy that supports the served load; and interconnection to a distribution or sub-transmission system (138 kV or less).

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENE-000566
FieldEnergy
ReferencesEIA Glossary
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-000566",
  "term": "Distributed generator",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "A generator that is located close to the particular load that it is intended to serve. General, but non-exclusive, characteristics of these generators include: an operating strategy that supports the served load; and interconnection to a distribution or sub-transmission system (138 kV or less).",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/distributed-generator/"
}

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