Distributed Generation Distributed Generation Information Monitors has worked extensively with utility companies, government, and industry to develop design specifications to monitor the performance and health of disrtributed power generation systems.
Hybrid systems incorporate multiple energy sources.
In addition to PV, they may use a diesel generator or wind turbines to provide power for lighting, refrigeration, or communications in remote areas. Diesel engine generator and controls for PV hybrid system Telecommunications using new satellite constellations operating at high frequency allows for wireless control and monitoring of the performance and health of remote systems at affordable costs. The simplest type of standalone PV system is a direct-coupled system, where the DC output of the module or array is connected directly to a DC load. However, most systems rely on batteries to store electricity for use at night or during cloudy periods. A charge controller may be added for battery protection, and an inverter to run AC loads.