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A methodology for developing Distributed Generation scenarios in urban areas using geographical information systems

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  • Marc Medrano
  • Jack Brouwer
  • Marc Carreras-Sospedra
  • Marco A. Rodriguez
  • Donald Dabdub
  • G. Scott Samuelsen

Abstract

The implementation of Distributed Generation (DG) may lead to increased pollutant emissions that adversely affect air quality. This work presents a systematic methodology to characterise DG installation in urban basins. First, a set of parameters that characterise a DG implementation scenario is described. Second, a general approach using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data is presented. Third, the methodology is demonstrated by application to the South Coast Air Basin (SoCAB) of California. Results show that realistic scenarios in the SoCAB concentrate DG technologies nearby industrial zones and introduce pollutant mass increments no larger than 0.43% with respect to baseline emissions.

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  • Marc Medrano & Jack Brouwer & Marc Carreras-Sospedra & Marco A. Rodriguez & Donald Dabdub & G. Scott Samuelsen, 2008. "A methodology for developing Distributed Generation scenarios in urban areas using geographical information systems," International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 6(4), pages 413-434.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijetpo:v:6:y:2008:i:4:p:413-434
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    1. Manfren, Massimiliano & Caputo, Paola & Costa, Gaia, 2011. "Paradigm shift in urban energy systems through distributed generation: Methods and models," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 88(4), pages 1032-1048, April.
    2. Ebrahimi, Siavash & Mac Kinnon, Michael & Brouwer, Jack, 2018. "California end-use electrification impacts on carbon neutrality and clean air," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 213(C), pages 435-449.

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