Distributed Generation Supports the Existing Utility Grid

Load

Transmission

Distribution

Subtransmission

Load

2 MW Overloaded Line

Overloaded Transformer

Fuel Cell

Added Benefits:

Value of released capacity

- Generation $0.75 million

- T&D $1.35 million

- Total Value $2.10 million

Distributed Generation Solution:

- Add Plug Power Fuel Cell

- Total Cost Approximately $1.2 million

Traditional Solution:

- Add new circuit and substation transformer

- Total cost approximately $1.75 million