A Critical Review of Optimization Strategies for Simultaneous Integration of Distributed Generation and Capacitor Banks in Power Distribution Networks

This paper reviews the optimization strategies for optimal simultaneous allocation of distributed generation (DG) and shunts capacitor banks (SCBs) in electrical distribution networks. These aim to determine size, location, combination DGs SCBs constitute a techno-economic system while satisfying constraints energy demand load. The explicitly reviewed include problem formulations, techniques, restrictions posed problems, decision variables, network operating modes typically assumed allocating SCBs. In addition, there is an attempt highlight limitations existing literature future research directions. study undertakes comprehensive review that systematically considers application advance literature, which lacks such review. Expectedly, this will serve as principle platform researchers intending explore subject area further improvement.