Energy, Utilities & Chemicals the way we do itDistributed Generation: Giving Customers a Choice in Energy SourcesOn a traditional power grid, energygeneration and distribution wererelatively simple. The generatorproduced electricity at a plant, and the transmission system carried electricity from the plant to substations. At the substation, the voltage was reduced and electricity continued to travel throughthe distribution system, wheretransformers converted it into thevoltage used by customers. At thecustomers site, electricity passed through the meter, which recordedusage as electricity was consumed. Energy ow was essentially one way. With distributed generation, a generator installed behind the meter provides power. If there is an outage, or when power prices peak, users can go off grid and use a private generator to produce power.With access to distributed generation resources within a smart grid, utilities can congure existing systems to meet peak power needs and diversify the range of energy resources to increase the reliability of energy ow.On a smart grid with distributedgeneration, energy can be generated close to the point of use. Those who produce this power have the optionto resell it to the utility, and thisexchange represents a new way togenerate and distribute energy anda new kind of relationship between utilities and customers. Hybrid Systems CombineRenewable and TraditionalEnergy SourcesSolar, wind, and thermal energy are renewable sources that can generate energy close to point of use. Unlike major power stations, technology for generating energy from renewable resources can be installed in small increments, and it has extremely low ongoing costs.Though renewable energy resourcesare less predictable than the powergenerated by traditional means, hybrid systems can utilize both renewable and traditional power. With access to distributed generation resources within a smart grid, utilities can congure existing systems to meetpeak power needs and diversify therange of energy resources to increasethe reliability of energy ow.For customers, distributed generationsupports reduced energy costs andreliance on fossil fuels as well asincreased use of renewable resources. Within the smart grid, integrated into the smart home and monitored by smart metering, distributed generation is a new model for energy distribution and use. For the rst time, energy ows to users as well as away from users, enabling utilities and their customersto work together to ensure that poweris high quality, reliable, green, andlow-cost.www.capgemini.com/smartenergyWhy is CapgeminisSmart Energy ServicesUnique?Capgeminis Smart Energy Services are real, in the market now, and already making a difference for utilities around the world. We support utilities and their customers by delivering sustainable energy efciency and environmentalsolutionstransforming utilityoperations and customer fulllment. Our commitment is strong with more than 7,000 professionals dedicated to the utility sector.Capgeminis Smart Energy Services:n Has extensive utilities industry experience with an unequaled track record for successful innovation and delivery. We offer our clients lessons learned and a growing knowledge basen Leads the industry in the delivery of smart energy solutions in mass deployment and productionn Offers a unique, turn-key solution called Managed Business Services, which has a usage-based pricing modeln Offers strategic relationships and delivery experience from anecosystem of long-standing global technology partnersFor more information aboutSmart Energy Services, please visitwww.capgemini.com/smartenergy.Copyright 2010 Capgemini. All rights reserved. 019_EUC_DSTGNFLR_030110Capgemini, one ofthe worlds foremostproviders of consulting, technologyand outsourcing services, enables its clients to transform and perform through technologies. Capgemini provides its clients with insights and capabilities that boost their freedom to achieve superior results through a unique way ofworking, the Collaborative BusinessExperienceTM. The Group relies on its global delivery model called Rightshore, which aims to get the right balance ofthe best talent from multiple locations, working as one team to create anddeliver the optimum solution for clients. Present in more than 30 countries,Capgemini reported 2009 global revenues of EUR 8.4 billion (approximately USD $11.6 billion) and employs 90,000 people worldwide. More information is available atwww.capgemini.com/smartenergyAbout Capgemini and the Collaborative Business Experience Gord ReynoldsPractice LeaderSmart Energy Servicesgord.reynolds@capgemini.com+1 416.732.2200