Energy management in distribution systems has gained attention in recent years.
Coordination of electricity generation and consumption is crucial to save energy, reduce …

In an electrical power system, the generated power is transferred through a high voltage
transmission system, and it reaches the low voltage consumers at the distribution side. In a …

This study presents a two‐stage procedure to identify the optimal locations and sizes of
capacitors in radial distribution systems. In first stage, the loss sensitivity analysis using two …

Simultaneous control and operation of Capacitor Banks (CBs) and Distributed Generators
(DGs) with Distribution Network Reconfiguration (DNR) is the most important modern trend …

Different types of distributed generation (DG) are broadly used and optimally placed in a
distribution system to improve its performance. Since the network configuration affects the …

This paper intends to give an effective hybrid planning of distributed generation and
distribution automation in distribution networks aiming to improve the reliability and …

Optimal capacitor placement and network reconfiguration are well-known methods to
minimize losses, enhance reliability, and improve the voltage profile of electric distribution …

Utilizing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) is growing fast and booming nowadays.
These vehicles, as portable loads and energy sources, may be connected to standard …

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

All over the world, the operators of the power distribution networks (DNs) are still looking for
improving the efficiency of their networks. The performance of DNs and lifetime of its …