Optimal integration and planning of renewable distributed generation in the power distribution networks: A review of analytical techniques

A Ehsan, Q Yang - Applied Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
The rapid development of distributed generation in different forms and capacities is
transforming the conventional planning of distribution networks. Despite the benefits offered …

A review of the optimal allocation of distributed generation: Objectives, constraints, methods, and algorithms

MP HA, PD Huy, VK Ramachandaramurthy - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2017 - Elsevier
Distributed generation, with respect to its ability in utilizing the alternative resources of
energy, provides a promising future for power generation in electric networks. Distributed …

Optimal distributed generation placement in power distribution networks: models, methods, and future research

PS Georgilakis, ND Hatziargyriou - IEEE Transactions on power …, 2013 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The integration of distributed generation (DG) units in power distribution networks has
become increasingly important in recent years. The aim of the optimal DG placement …

Multiple distributed generator placement in primary distribution networks for loss reduction

DQ Hung, N Mithulananthan - IEEE Transactions on industrial …, 2011 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper investigates the problem of multiple distributed generator (DG units) placement to
achieve a high loss reduction in large-scale primary distribution networks. An improved …

State-of-the-art techniques for modelling of uncertainties in active distribution network planning: A review

A Ehsan, Q Yang - Applied energy, 2019 - Elsevier
The intermittent generation of non-dispatchable renewable distributed generation, along
with the load variability, demand growth and electricity market prices impose operational …

State-of-the-art techniques and challenges ahead for distributed generation planning and optimization

A Keane, LF Ochoa, CLT Borges… - … on Power Systems, 2012 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
It is difficult to estimate how much distributed generation (DG) capacity will be connected to
distribution systems in the coming years; however, it is certain that increasing penetration …

Minimizing energy losses: Optimal accommodation and smart operation of renewable distributed generation

LF Ochoa, GP Harrison - IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 2010 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The problem of minimizing losses in distribution networks has traditionally been investigated
using a single, deterministic demand level. This has proved to be effective since most …

Distribution network capacity assessment: Variable DG and active networks

LF Ochoa, CJ Dent, GP Harrison - IEEE Transactions on Power …, 2009 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Increasing connection of variable distributed generation, like wind power, to distribution
networks requires new control strategies to provide greater flexibility and use of existing …

Determining PV penetration for distribution systems with time-varying load models

DQ Hung, N Mithulananthan… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A constant or voltage-dependent load model is usually assumed in most distributed
generation (DG) planning studies. However, this paper proposes several different types of …

Multi-objective planning of distributed energy resources: A review of the state-of-the-art

A Alarcon-Rodriguez, G Ault, S Galloway - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2010 - Elsevier
The use of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) has been proposed as one of the possible
solutions to today's energy and environmental challenges. The optimal integration of DER in …