Reconfiguration of Distribution Networks with Simultaneous Allocation of Distributed Generation Using the Whale Optimization Algorithm

The economic interest in power loss minimization and regulatory requirements regarding voltage levels distribution systems are considered. In this paper, a computational technique to assist the optimization of losses characteristic steady state through network reconfiguration location size distributed generators is addressed. whale algorithm (WOA) chosen perform task since it can explore sizeable combinatorial search space problem, which also nonlinear nonconvex. purpose study mitigate losses; ranges borne mind as problem restrictions. proposals for solving issue evaluated using specialized flow algorithm. implemented MATLAB 33-bus 69-bus grids employed assess performance approach. results indicate that WOA method outperforms reduction improvement concurrent integration compared with four metaheuristics shown section.