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

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  • Prakash, Prem
  • Khatod, Dheeraj K.

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To extract the maximum potential advantages in light of environmental, economical and technical aspects, the optimum installation and sizing of Distributed Generation (DG) in distribution network has always been challenging for utilities as well as customers. The installation of DG would be of maximum benefit where setting up of central power generating units are not practical, or in remote and small areas where the installation of transmission lines or availability of unused land is out of question. The objective of optimal installation of DG in distribution system is to achieve proper operation of distribution networks with minimization of the system losses, improvement of the voltage profile, enhanced system reliability, stability and loadability etc. In this respect analytical (classical) methods, although well-matched for small systems, perform adversely for large and complex objective functions. Unlike the analytical (classical) methods, the intelligent techniques for optimal sizing and siting of DGs are speedy, possess good convergence characteristics, and are well suited for large and complex systems. However, to find a global optimal solution of complex multi-objective problems, a hybrid of two or more meta-heuristic optimization techniques give more effective and reliable solution. This paper presents the fundamentals of DG and DG technologies review the classical and heuristic approaches for optimal sizing and placement of DG units in distribution networks and study their impacts on utilities and customers.

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  • Prakash, Prem & Khatod, Dheeraj K., 2016. "Optimal sizing and siting techniques for distributed generation in distribution systems: A review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 57(C), pages 111-130.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:57:y:2016:i:c:p:111-130
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.12.099
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