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 …

Operation and planning of distribution networks with integration of renewable distributed generators considering uncertainties: A review

RHA Zubo, G Mokryani, HS Rajamani, J Aghaei… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2017 - Elsevier
Distributed generators (DGs) are a reliable solution to supply economic and reliable
electricity to customers. It is the last stage in delivery of electric power which can be defined …

Imposing radiality constraints in distribution system optimization problems

M Lavorato, JF Franco, MJ Rider… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2011 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Distribution systems commonly operate with a radial topology, so all models of optimization
problems in these distribution systems should consider radiality in their formulation. This …

Optimal distributed renewable generation planning: A review of different approaches

WS Tan, MY Hassan, MS Majid, HA Rahman - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2013 - Elsevier
Distributed generation has gained a lot of attractions in the power sector due to its ability in
power loss reduction, increased reliability, low investment cost, and most significantly, to …

On the planning and analysis of Integrated Community Energy Systems: A review and survey of available tools

G Mendes, C Ioakimidis, P Ferrão - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2011 - Elsevier
Highly Integrated Community Energy Systems (ICES) greatly but not solely dependent on
combined heat and power (CHP) sources are a viable approach for dealing effectively with …

Methods and tools for community energy planning: A review

Z Huang, H Yu, Z Peng, M Zhao - Renewable and sustainable energy …, 2015 - Elsevier
High consumption of fossil fuels in urban area leads to environmental pollution and energy
shortages, which threaten to reverse human progress. Community energy system planning …

Overview of electric energy distribution networks expansion planning

V Vahidinasab, M Tabarzadi, H Arasteh… - IEEE …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
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 …

Countrywide PV hosting capacity and energy storage requirements for distribution networks: The case of Switzerland

R Gupta, F Sossan, M Paolone - Applied Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Distributed photovoltaic (PV) generation is typically connected to power distribution grids,
which are not designed to host a large amount of production if it is significantly larger than …

Multistage model for distribution expansion planning with distributed generation—Part I: Problem formulation

S Haffner, LFA Pereira, LA Pereira… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2008 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents a model for use in the problem of multistage planning of energy
distribution systems including distributed generation. The expansion model allows …

Reliability-constrained optimum placement of reclosers and distributed generators in distribution networks using an ant colony system algorithm

L Wang, C Singh - IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and …, 2008 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Optimal placement of protection devices and distributed generators (DGs) in radial feeders
is important to ensure power system reliability. Distributed generation is being adopted in …