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Enhancing the Performance of Active Distribution Grids: A Review Using Metaheuristic Techniques

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  • Jesús Daniel Dávalos Soto

    (Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64700, Nuevo León, Mexico)

  • Daniel Guillen

    (Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64700, Nuevo León, Mexico)

  • Luis Ibarra

    (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Mexico City 14380, Mexico)

  • José Ezequiel Santibañez-Aguilar

    (Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64700, Nuevo León, Mexico)

  • Jesús Elias Valdez-Resendiz

    (Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64700, Nuevo León, Mexico)

  • Juan Avilés

    (Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Electrical Engineering Department, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador)

  • Meng Yen Shih

    (Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, Facultad de Ingeniería, Campeche 24085, Mexico)

  • Antonio Notholt

    (Reutlingen University, School of Engineering, Alteburgstr. 150, 72762 Reutlingen, Germany)

Abstract

The electrical power system is composed of three essential sectors, generation, transmission, and distribution, with the latter being crucial for the overall efficiency of the system. Enhancing the capabilities of active distribution networks involves integrating various advanced technologies such as distributed generation units, energy storage systems, banks of capacitors, and electric vehicle chargers. This paper provides an in-depth review of the primary strategies for incorporating these technologies into the distribution network to improve its reliability, stability, and efficiency. It also explores the principal metaheuristic techniques employed for the optimal allocation of distributed generation units, banks of capacitors, energy storage systems, electric vehicle chargers, and network reconfiguration. These techniques are essential for effectively integrating these technologies and optimizing the active distribution network by enhancing power quality and voltage level, reducing losses, and ensuring operational indices are maintained at optimal levels.

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  • Jesús Daniel Dávalos Soto & Daniel Guillen & Luis Ibarra & José Ezequiel Santibañez-Aguilar & Jesús Elias Valdez-Resendiz & Juan Avilés & Meng Yen Shih & Antonio Notholt, 2025. "Enhancing the Performance of Active Distribution Grids: A Review Using Metaheuristic Techniques," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-33, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:15:p:4180-:d:1719169
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