The intermittent generation of non-dispatchable renewable distributed generation, along
with the load variability, demand growth and electricity market prices impose operational …

Distributed generation can be defined as power generation by small scale generating units
that are installed at distribution systems. The penetration of distributed generation (DG) units …

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 …

Heating in built environments is an essential factor regarding energy consumption and CO 2
emissions. Thus, the application of sustainable heating technologies is vital for reducing CO …

This paper presents a novel multi-stage stochastic distributed generation investment
planning model for making investment decisions under uncertainty. The problem, formulated …

The distribution companies will face huge challenges in upgrading the existing network due
to the uncertain integration of distributed renewable generations. In this paper, we propose a …

The approach to planning, design and operation of distribution networks have significantly
changed due to the proliferation of distributed energy resources (DERs) together with load …

Optimal placement problems of electrical devices in power systems have attracted greater
attention from researchers in literature. Therefore, in the last 60 years, a wide range of …

This paper presents a comprehensive sensitivity analysis to identify the uncertain
parameters which significantly influence the decision-making process in distributed …

As the number and capacity of photovoltaic (PV) power stations increase, it is of great
significance to evaluate the PV-connected power systems in an effective, reasonable, and …