Distributed wind is generally defined in terms of technology application, based on a project’s location on the distribution network, rather than technology or project size. Wind system attributes for typical distributed wind applications include:
◾Behind-the-meter: Windturbines that are installed behind the member’s revenue meter for thepurposes of meeting onsite energy demands that may also support theoperation of the existing distribution grid.
◾In-front-of-the-meter: Windturbines that are connected directly to the distribution grid and meet theneeds of members within the distribution network or within the generationand transmission coop family.