In recent years, significant research efforts have been devoted to the optimal design of
modern power distribution systems. The aim of power distribution planning (PDP) is to …

Many studies have been conducted on the distribution network expansion planning (DNEP)
problem in recent years. The primary goal of this issue is to satisfy electric load demand …

For over a decade, distributed generations (DGs) have sufficiently convinced the
researchers that they are the economic and environment-friendly solution that can be …

Distributed generation (DG) has attracted significant attention due to its great potential for
enhancing economical and technical performance of power systems and reducing …

In many parts of the world, access to basic electricity services remains a significant
challenge. The status quo mode of electrification is central grid extension; however, in many …

Technological progress of distributed generation (DG) units, global approach to reduce the
pollution emissions, and creating the opportunity for local investors to participate in the …

Distribution network expansion planning problem is carried out to supply the forecasted
demand of distribution network in a certain time in which optimal size and location of …

This research analyzes electrical distribution networks using renewable generation sources
based on photovoltaic (PV) sources and distribution static compensators (D-STATCOMs) in …

In this paper, the integration of intermittent distributed generation (wind and solar) is dealt
with by proposing a multi-objective multistage distribution network expansion planning …

With the increasing number of population and the rising demand for electricity, providing
safe and secure energy to consumers is getting more and more important. Adding dispersed …