Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a distributed electric power generation system including a plurality of electric power distribution stations; a power transmission grid network connected to the plurality of electric power distribution stations and a plurality of demand loads; and a control station including a processor configured to execute computer instructions to: calculate a period during which electric power supply is needed, acquire an amount of power supply demand to be supplied via the power transmission grid network during the calculated period and select a least costly combination of the electric power distribution stations for the plurality of demand loads based upon a start and stop cost and a running cost of each of the electric power distribution stations in accordance with the calculated period and the amount of power supply demand.

Abstract: A distributed electric power generation system is configured to include a plurality of electric power distribution stations operable to receive electric power from an external power source and generate electric power in a balanced manner, a power transmission grid network connected to the plurality of electric power distribution stations for supplying received electric power to a plurality of demand loads using electric power, and a control station operable to acquire information on an electric power distribution period used to calculate a period during which electric power supply is needed, acquire an amount of power supply demand to be supplied via the power transmission grid network during the period during which electric power supply is needed, the period being determined from the acquired information on the electric power distribution period, and select one or a required number of electric power generation facilities for supplying electric power to the plurality of demand loads at a low cost based upon a