With the modernization of power grids, the network optimal utilization is essential to ensure
that voltage profile at each bus is maintained within an acceptable range, voltage stability of …

Over the past few decades, many publications have been made in the area of Load
frequency control (LFC) of interconnected power systems. Load frequency control is …

This paper attempts to minimize power losses in radial distribution networks and facilitates
an enhancement in bus voltage profile by determining optimal locations, optimally sized …

Power generated in generating station is transmitted through transmission lines and fed to
the consumers through distribution substation. The power distributed into the network has …

In this paper, a new metaheuristic algorithm that mimics the pollination process of flowers
and is known as the flower pollination algorithm (FPA) has been proposed for the solution of …

Abstract In this paper, Flower Pollination Algorithm (FPA) is proposed for optimal allocations
and sizing of capacitors in various distribution systems. First the most candidate buses for …

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 …

This paper introduces a new hybrid technique for investigating the optimal location of
electric vehicle charging stations. Reactive power compensation is also provided along with …

This paper presents a methodology for sustainable operation of the distribution network with
optimal placement and sizing of dispatchable DGs and shunt capacitors. The objective of …

This article presents an optimal placement and sizing of distribution static compensator
(DSTATCOM) in radial distribution networks as multi-objective optimization with the …