presence of distributed generation (dg) in electric distribution systems provides an attractive new alternative in capacity expansion planning of these systems. in this paper a new model is developed for solving simultaneous placement of hv/mv substations and dg units as a static planning tool. this model aims to minimize fixed and variable costs of planning. constraints related to dgs, substat...

This paper presents an efficient algorithm for network reconfiguration associated with DG allocation to minimize real power losses in radial distribution networks. A modified Binary Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm, called Selective Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm (SPSO), is used to solve network reconfiguration problem. Allocation of DG units has been done by sensitivity analysis. A...

The use of renewable energy sources (RESs) is a need global society. This editorial, and its associated Special Issue “Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Sources”, offer compilation some the recent advances in analysis current power systems composed after high penetration distributed generation (DG) with different RESs. focus on both new control configurations novel methodologies for optimal place...

With the implementation of competitive electricity supply system all over the world, there is the need of optimal utilization of the existing generation sources at the same time to curtail the generation from the conventional power plants and add the renewable sources generation looking into the environmental concern and limitation of the fossil fuels. This has lead to the motivation for the st...

Generally during recent decades due to development of power systems, the methods for delivering electrical energy to consumers, and because of voltage variations is a very important problem ,the power plants follow this criteria. The good solution for improving transfer and distribution of electrical power the majority of consumers prefer to use energy near the loads .So small units that are co...

The paper presents a decision-making algorithm that has been developed for the optimum size and placement of distributed generation (DG) units in distribution networks. The algorithm that is very flexible to changes and modifications can define the optimal location for a DG unit (of any type) and can estimate the optimum DG size to be installed, based on the improvement of voltage profiles and ...

Distributed Generation (DG) unlike centralized electrical generation aims to generate electrical energy on small scale as near as possible to the load centers, interchanging electric power with the network. Moreover, DGs influence distribution system parameters such as reliability, loss reduction and efficiency while they are highly dependent on their situation in the distribution network. This...

Distributed generator (DG) resources are small scale electric power generating plants that can provide power to homes, businesses or industrial facilities in distribution systems. Power loss reductions, voltage profile improvement and increasing reliability are some advantages of DG units. The above benefits can be achieved by optimal placement of DGs. Whale optimization algorithm (WOA), a nove...

In this study, the planning problem concerned with simultaneous placement of distribution generation (DG) and capacitor bank in the distribution network is investigated from a local distribution company’s (DISCO’s) viewpoint based on minimum total cost over the planning period and applying genetic algorithm (GA). The cost terms of the objective function include risk cost of load not supplied of...