DISTRIBUTED GENERATION Introduction: Distributed Generation is termed as decentralized generation because the energy generated and distributed using small scale technologies is closer to its end. Distributed generation simply means small scale generation. India is facing high energy demand, as the demand has always grown faster than generation capacity. Presently, there are still so many rural areas where electricity is not reached yet where grid connectivity is neither feasible nor cost effective. That’s why the off grid or decentralized distributed generation is a better option for electricity supply. Distribution generation will lead to few changes in traditional generation. Distribution generation has some advantages over traditional generation pattern. In distributed generation there is no need of large transmission lines which reduces losses and complexity. In distributed generation the energy generated and distributed by using small scale technology closer to its end user. Complex power distribution systems are used to transfer electrical power from the power plant to industries, homes, and commercial buildings. Distribution systems employ such equipments such as transformers, circuit breakers, and protective devices. The essential parts of electrical power distribution systems will be discussed in this text. Need of distributed generation: The concepts of improved system performance and more effective generation asset utilization provided a platform for wide-area