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The UK generates most of its electricity in large coal, gas or nuclear power stations which are connected to the national grid. Distributed Energy (DE), also referred to as distributed generation or decentralised energy, is another which brings generation closer to where it is used.
It covers many technologies which may be installed by individuals, businesses, communities, schools, commerce or industry.
DE could be anything from wind power, solar panels, combined heat and power (CHP) schemes and other renewable electricity generation connected directly into the local distribution network. CHP uses largely conventional generation technology but captures the heat usually lost through generation to use in industrial processes or heating / cooling.
Ofgem/BERR consultation with the aim of removing barriers to the wider uptake of DE
(BERR, 18 12 07)
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