Distributed generation and renewable energy integration into the grid: Prerequisites, push factors, practical options, issues and merits

CD Iweh, S Gyamfi, E Tanyi, E Effah-Donyina - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
Power system operators are in search of proven solutions to improve the penetration levels
of distributed generators (DGs) in the grid while minimizing cost. This transition is driven …

Impact of distributed generation on protection and voltage regulation of distribution systems: A review

SE Razavi, E Rahimi, MS Javadi, AE Nezhad… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2019 - Elsevier
During recent decades with the power system restructuring process, centralized energy
sources are being replaced with decentralized ones. This phenomenon has resulted in a …

Robust optimization of microgrid based on renewable distributed power generation and load demand uncertainty

J Yang, C Su - Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
The uncertainty of renewable distributed energy (photovoltaic, wind power, etc.) and load
demand in the microgrid poses challenges to the economy and safety of microgrid …

Optimal planning of distributed generation and battery energy storage systems simultaneously in distribution networks for loss reduction and reliability improvement

MA Hamidan, F Borousan - Journal of Energy Storage, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of electrical energy storage system resources to improve the reliability and power
storage in distribution networks is one of the solutions that has received much attention from …

Integration of renewable distributed generators into the distribution system: a review

T Adefarati, RC Bansal - IET Renewable Power Generation, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Recent advances in renewable energy technologies and changes in the electric utility
infrastructures have increased the interest of the power utilities in utilisation of distributed …

Off-grid systems for rural electrification in developing countries: Definitions, classification and a comprehensive literature review

S Mandelli, J Barbieri, R Mereu, E Colombo - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2016 - Elsevier
Access to electric power supply has always had a significant role in promoting
improvements in all the society sectors, nevertheless nowadays 1.3 billion of people still do …

A review of the optimal allocation of distributed generation: Objectives, constraints, methods, and algorithms

MP HA, PD Huy, VK Ramachandaramurthy - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2017 - Elsevier
Distributed generation, with respect to its ability in utilizing the alternative resources of
energy, provides a promising future for power generation in electric networks. Distributed …

Review of control strategies for voltage regulation of the smart distribution network with high penetration of renewable distributed generation

N Mahmud, A Zahedi - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
Integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into traditional power system is one of the
most viable technologies to meet the ever increasing energy demand efficiently. But, this …

Optimal sizing and siting techniques for distributed generation in distribution systems: A review

P Prakash, DK Khatod - Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
To extract the maximum potential advantages in light of environmental, economical and
technical aspects, the optimum installation and sizing of Distributed Generation (DG) in …

Socio-technical evolution of Decentralized Energy Systems: A critical review and implications for urban planning and policy

AM Adil, Y Ko - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract The growth of Decentralized Energy Systems (DES) signals a new frontier in urban
energy planning and design of local energy systems. As affordability of renewable energy …