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<p>This paper presents a method for distributed generation (DG) allocation in medium voltage (MV) distribution system based on energy loss minimization. The main objective of the research is to design, implement and test a DG allocation (siting and sizing) method and to investigate how optimal DG allocation influence the operational parameters of the system from the Distribution System Operator (DSO) perspective. The problem is formulated as a single objective optimization problem solved by using both genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization techniques. Model of a realistic Electric Power Distribution System (EPDS) and IEEE 37-bus EPDS are used as test systems. The results confirm that proposed algorithms can be used for practical DG allocation. The research presented contributes to the field as it provides a DG allocation method for energy loss reduction performed on a EPDS which can be applied in realistic planning and regulatory situations using open-source software.</p>
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This paper presents a method for distributed generation (DG) allocation in medium voltage (MV) distribution system based on energy loss minimization. The main objective of the research is to design, implement and test a DG allocation (siting and sizing) method and to investigate how optimal DG allocation influence the operational parameters of the system from the Distribution System Operator (DSO) perspective. The problem is formulated as a single objective optimization problem solved by using both genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization techniques. Model of a realistic Electric Power Distribution System (EPDS) and IEEE 37-bus EPDS are used as test systems. The results confirm that proposed algorithms can be used for practical DG allocation. The research presented contributes to the field as it provides a DG allocation method for energy loss reduction performed on a EPDS which can be applied in realistic planning and regulatory situations using open-source software.

Distributed Generation Allocation in Distribution Network for Energy Losses Reduction

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

B&H Electrical Engineering

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This paper presents a method for distributed generation (DG) allocation in medium voltage (MV) distribution system based on energy loss minimization. The main...

Distributed Generation Allocation in Distribution Network for Energy Losses Reduction

Online veröffentlicht: 18. Dez. 2023

Seitenbereich: 75 - 82

Eingereicht: 12. Sept. 2023

Akzeptiert: 30. Nov. 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bhee-2023-0020

Schlüsselwörter
DG integration, distribution network, energy losses, optimization, PSO, PV system

© 2023 Emina Melić et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Distributed Generation Allocation in Distribution Network for Energy Losses Reduction

Online veröffentlicht: 18. Dez. 2023

Seitenbereich: 75 - 82

Eingereicht: 12. Sept. 2023

Akzeptiert: 30. Nov. 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bhee-2023-0020

SchlüsselwörterDG integration, distribution network, energy losses, optimization, PSO, PV system

© 2023 Emina Melić et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Schlüsselwörter
DG integration, distribution network, energy losses, optimization, PSO, PV system