Optimal System Reconfiguration and Placement of Distributed Generations Using Search Group Algorithm
Bao-Huy Truong, Phuong Minh Le, Dieu Ngoc Vo, Thanh Long Duong, Thuan Thanh Nguyen · International Journal on Electrical Engineering and Informatics · 2022
Due to inherent resistance available in power distribution systems, the power loss in power systems cannot be denied.However, for an efficient and economical operation, minimal power loss is highly desired.For this purpose, this paper suggests a search group algorithm (SGA) to optimize both the system configuration and allocation of distributed generation (DG) in the distribution power systems.The suggested SGA method might be practiced to determine the optimal solution for system configuration, position and capacity of DGs to reduce power loss.The suggested SGA method resulted in optimal results for these 33-and 69-bus systems which have been compared with the results of available algorithms.For all case studies, power losses obtained by SGA were better than other methods available in previous studies.Hence, the effectiveness of the SGA has been proved in defining DGs allocation and reconfiguration in distribution power systems.