What does an embedded generator refer to?

An embedded generator refers to a setup where a person or entity generates electricity using an embedded generating plant, typically connected to a local distribution network rather than the main transmission grid. This arrangement allows the generator to produce energy close to where it is consumed, improving efficiency and potentially providing energy to local customers.

Embedded generators can include various forms of generation technology, such as solar panels, wind turbines, or small hydroelectric systems, and they play a crucial role in distributed energy systems. Their presence helps reduce transmission losses, offers resilience to the energy supply, and can contribute to local energy autonomy.

The other options do not accurately describe the concept of an embedded generator. A cooperative or a government initiative may be involved in promoting or managing energy solutions but they do not define what an embedded generator is. Likewise, a utility company typically operates on a larger scale, managing comprehensive power distribution rather than referring to the localized generation concept embodied by embedded generators.