Technology
A distributed energy resource (DER) is a small-scale power generation or storage asset located close to where the energy is used (on-site or at the distribution grid level). Examples of DERs include rooftop solar panels, small wind turbines, battery storage systems, and even demand response or electric vehicles feeding power back to the grid. DERs operate decentralized from the traditional central power plants and can be aggregated to provide significant capacity, enhancing grid resiliency and allowing consumers to produce their own clean energy.