Renewables/Distributed Generation

The committees related to "Renewables/Distributed Generation" are dealing with all technical, economic and strategic issues concerning the use of renewables and decentralised technologies.

In the near future hydro power will keep its leading role in the use of renewables in europe but the main growth will occur in the field of wind energy. Biomass is also expected to make a major contribution to the production of energy from renewables. Fuel cells are the most promising future technologies which can contribute considerably environmentally friendly energy supply.

Terms of reference:

• Exchange of information and experience
• Representation of operator interests with respect to government authorities, manufacturers/suppliers and in standardising committees
• Assessments/statements with regard to the effects of regulations, statutes, standards and mandatory recommendations on the technical equipment (design) and the operation of power plants
• Definition and documentation of the state of technology
• Evaluation of economical requirements
• Organisation of conferences, specialist conferences etc.

The committees related to "Renewables and Distributed Generation" are consisting of the following European Technical Committees (ETC), European Working Group (EWG) and the Steering Committee (SC):

SC Hydro Power

TC  Hydro Power Plants

ETC Use of Renewables and Distributed Generation

EWG Biogas

EWG Biomass

EWG Distributed Generation

EWG Wind Energy