This paper proposes a reconfiguration methodology based on an Ant Colony Algorithm
(ACA) that aims at achieving the minimum power loss and increment load balance factor of …

Many methods have been applied to examine the capacity of existing distribution networks
to accept distributed generation (DG). One aspect missing from existing approaches is the …

This paper proposes a long-term planning method to maximize the benefits of network
reconfiguration and distributed generation (DG) allocation in distribution networks. The …

A multiperiod network reconfiguration to meet the requirement of hourly hosting capacity
under a minimal required number of switching operations, taking into consideration the …

Thanks to the recent improvements in renewable energy technologies throughout the world,
distributed energy sources are now playing an undeniable role in supplying the electricity in …

Most advantages that the smart grid will bring derive from its capability of improving
reliability performance and customers' responsiveness and encouraging greater efficiency …

An optimization problem called “the feeder addition problem” is defined to determine
potential locations for adding interties between feeders in a legacy radial distribution system …

Integrating uncertainties associated with photovoltaic (PV) generation is an important aspect
used to ensure the planning and operation of power distribution systems. Therefore, this …

A range of techniques has been proposed to define the optimal locations and capacities of
distributed generation (DG) as a means of ensuring that the maximum amount of DG can be …

A hybrid optimization method for optimal allocation of wind turbines (WTs) that combines
particle swarm optimization (PSO) and market-based optimal power flow (OPF) with security …