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Distributed Energy Resource (DER)
A small-scale electricity resource connected to the distribution system that can generate, store, or manage electricity close to where it is consumed.
Distributed Energy Resources are typically located near electricity consumers rather than at large centralized power plants.
Common types of DER include:
DER technologies can help support electricity system reliability, reduce peak demand, and increase the flexibility of the electricity grid.
As DER adoption increases, electricity system operators must adapt grid operations and market structures to integrate these resources effectively.
A residential rooftop solar installation that exports electricity to the grid is considered a distributed energy resource.
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