Distribution system provides a link between the high voltage transmission system and low
voltage consumers thus I 2 R loss in a distributed system is high because of low voltage and …

The main focus of this paper is to find an upgrade plan for a microgrid. This plan includes
system lines' upgrades, the place, and size of the new capacitors and DERs. As usual, the …

Utilizing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) is growing fast and booming nowadays.
These vehicles, as portable loads and energy sources, may be connected to standard …

Short-term planning is a decision-making process that aims at ensuring proper performance
of electrical distribution systems (EDSs) within a short period of time. In recent years, this …

New generation of loads and the power factor correction devices of these loads provides an
opportunity for distribution system operators to use them as reactive power support. In this …

Distribution networks have problems such as an increase in active losses, overload on
distribution substations, voltage drop, decrease in network reliability, increase in load …

Optimization models for the solution of planning problems related to power distribution
system (PDS) have been studied and used for decades. The main objective is to optimize …

The global transport sector has a significant share of greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, plug-
in electric vehicles (PEVs) can play a vital role in the reduction of pollution. However, high …

This study focuses on multi-layer energy management systems of multi-microgrid smart
distribution networks. Evaluation of effectiveness in real power losses for energy …

In recent years, environmental issues have motivated the wide usage of electric vehicles
(EVs) due to their zero tailpipe emission. However, this trend can pose severe challenges to …