Integrated Planning of Distribution Networks Considering Utility Planning Concepts

Integrated Production-Distribution Planning

Optimal Distributed Generation Planning in Radial Distribution Networks Considering Protection Coordination Limits

Distributed generation (DG) has been widely used in distribution network to reduce the energy losses, improve voltage profile and system reliability, etc.  The location and capacity of DG units can influence on probability of protection mal-operation in distribution networks. In this paper, a novel model for DG planning is proposed to find the optimum DG location and sizing in radial distr...

Electricity Distribution Network Planning Considering Distributed Generation

One of EU’s actions against climate change is to meet 20% of our energy needs from renewable resources. Given that the renewable resources are becoming more economical to extract electricity from, this will result in that more and more distributed generation (DG) will be connected to power distribution. The increasing share of DG in the electricity networks implies both increased costs and bene...

Distribution Grid Planning Considering Smart Grid Technologies

Connection of distributed generation (DG) units, energy storages, and new loads into low voltage (LV) grids leads to a constrained operation of the grids. Consequently, voltage limits violation and overloading of grid assets occur more frequently. To tackle these issues, distribution system operators (DSO) still employ traditional techniques in planning distribution grids to increase grid hosti...

Integrated Distribution Planning Concept Paper