This paper reviews the optimization strategies for the optimal simultaneous allocation of
distributed generation (DG) and shunts capacitor banks (SCBs) in electrical distribution …

Voltage stability and power quality play very effective issues in power systems. This paper
aims to improve the voltage stability and enhance system power quality in the AC-DC micro …

The principal motivation of the marine predators algorithm (MPA) is the common foraging
technique, including Lévy and Brownian motions in ocean predators coupled with optimal …

Taking advantage of the favorable operating efficiencies, photovoltaic (PV) with Battery
Energy Storage (BES) technology becomes a viable option for improving the reliability of …

The installation of Distributed Generation (DG) units in the Radial Distribution Networks
(RDNs) has significant potential to minimize active power losses in distribution networks …

Power system operators and planners have progressively shown an interest in maximizing
distribution automation technologies. The automated distribution systems (ADS) provide the …

Simultaneous control and operation of Capacitor Banks (CBs) and Distributed Generators
(DGs) with Distribution Network Reconfiguration (DNR) is the most important modern trend …

In this paper, the optimal allocation of constant and switchable capacitors is presented
simultaneously in two operation modes, grid-connected and islanded, for a microgrid …

Abstract The applications of Distributed Generation (DG) play a significant role to provide the
benefit to conventional distribution systems. However, the sizing and location of these DG …

This work proposes an intelligent allocation of distributed generation (DG) units and shunt
reactive compensators (SRC) with high penetration capacities into distribution systems for …