With reference to the Distributed generation, consider the following statements:1.Distributed generation is the term used when electricity is generated from centralized generation sources like power plants. 2.Although it can help support delivery of clean, reliable power to additional customers but it has huge amount of electricity losses along transmission and distribution lines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to the Distributed generation, consider the following statements:
1.Distributed generation is the term used when electricity is generated from centralized generation sources like power plants.
2.Although it can help support delivery of clean, reliable power to additional customers but it has huge amount of electricity losses along transmission and distribution lines..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Distributed generation is the term used when electricity is generated from sources, often renewable energy sources, near the point of use instead of centralized generation sources from power plants.

When connected to the electric utility’s lower voltage distribution lines, distributed generation can help support delivery of clean, reliable power to additional customers and reduce electricity losses along transmission and distribution lines.

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