Impact of Distributed Generation on Voltage Profile in Deregulated Distribution System

Due to the deregulation trend in electric power system networks, many factors have to be taken into consideration such as lack of supplying electric power, system reliability, power quality, electric system losses and voltage disturbance and profile problems. The excessive growing needs for electricity force electrical researchers to implement new approaches through the electric system. Introducing Distributed Generation (DG) in the distribution network is considered to be a promising new approach to solve these problems. DG is capable of providing some, or all of the required power for the demand increase and at the same time improves system’s performance. This paper focuses on introducing a new approach to generate power in the distribution network and in addition enhance the distribution system’s voltage profile and reduce the electric system losses by installing DG in the distribution system. Results of computer simulations are presented to confirm the proposed ideas. Key Terms: Deregulation, Voltage Profile, Electric Power Losses, Distributed Generation (DG), Distribution System.