The potential for distributed generation in Japanese prototype buildings: A DER-CAM analysis of policy, tariff design, building energy use, and technology development (Japanese translation)
Description:
The August 2003 blackout of the northeastern U.S. and CANADA caused great economic losses and inconvenience to New York City and other affected areas. The blackout was a warning to the rest of the world that the ability of conventional power systems to meet growing electricity demand is questionable. Failure of large power systems can lead to serious emergencies. Introduction of on-site generation, renewable energy such as solar and wind power and the effective utilization of exhaust heat is ne…
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Date:
October 15, 2004
Creator:
Zhou, Nan; Marnay, Chris; Firestone, Ryan; Gao, Weijun & Nishida, Masaru
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department