In recent years, significant research efforts have been devoted to the optimal design of
modern power distribution systems. The aim of power distribution planning (PDP) is to …

The distribution system is undergoing profound transformations with decarbonization efforts
through the rapid integration of renewable energy and the consequent transition of the …

Planning of the electric distribution networks is complex and about upgrading the system to
satisfy the demand and constraints with the best economic plan. The planning alternatives …

By deregulating the countries' electricity industry, the market players must adapt their
performance to the deregulated environment. In this article, a risk-based stochastic …

This article evaluates 186 papers, published between 1978 and 2013 in 16 representative
scientific journals, related to maintenance and reliability problems that were tackled from a …

This paper presents a novel dynamic programming approach for multi-objective planning of
electrical distribution systems. In this planning, the optimal feeder routes and branch …

Many studies have been conducted on the distribution network expansion planning (DNEP)
problem in recent years. The primary goal of this issue is to satisfy electric load demand …

Distribution system optimisation is defined as satisfying the demand of the system in the
most economical, reliable and environment-friendly way while all the related operational or …

Optimal expansion of medium-voltage power networks because of load growth is a
combinatorial problem which is important from technical and economic points of view. The …

This paper addresses the network expansion planning of an active microgrid that utilizes
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). The microgrid uses Combined Cooling, Heating and …