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DECENTRALIZED ENERGY RESOURCE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Electric Power Stations
- Electric Power Distribution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- distributed energy resource
1, record 1, English, distributed%20energy%20resource
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DER 2, record 1, English, DER
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- decentralized energy resource 3, record 1, English, decentralized%20energy%20resource
correct, noun
- DER 3, record 1, English, DER
correct, noun
- DER 3, record 1, English, DER
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A distributed energy resource (DER) is a small-scale unit of power generation that operates locally and is connected to a larger power grid at the distribution level. ... An important distinction of a DER is that the energy it produces is often consumed close to the source. 4, record 1, English, - distributed%20energy%20resource
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DERs include solar panels, small natural gas-fueled generators, electric vehicles and controllable loads, such as HVAC [heating, ventilation and air conditioning] systems and electric water heaters. 4, record 1, English, - distributed%20energy%20resource
Record 1, Key term(s)
- decentralised energy resource
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Centrales électriques
- Distribution électrique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ressource énergétique décentralisée
1, record 1, French, ressource%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- RED 2, record 1, French, RED
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ressource énergétique distribuée 3, record 1, French, ressource%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20distribu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- RED 4, record 1, French, RED
correct, feminine noun
- RED 4, record 1, French, RED
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ressources énergétiques décentralisées désignent généralement des ressources comme le stockage dans des batteries, les panneaux solaires sur les toitures et les véhicules électriques connectés à des bornes de recharge intelligentes. 5, record 1, French, - ressource%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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