During recent decades with the power system restructuring process, centralized energy
sources are being replaced with decentralized ones. This phenomenon has resulted in a …

The rapid development of distributed generation in different forms and capacities is
transforming the conventional planning of distribution networks. Despite the benefits offered …

Several potential benefits to the quality and reliability of delivered power can be attained
with the installation of distributed generation units. To take full advantage of these benefits, it …

In this paper, two metaheuristic methods, genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization,
are proposed to determine the optimal locations, sizes, and power factors of single and …

It is imperative to distribution system operators to provide quantitative as well as qualitative
power demand and satisfy consumers' satisfaction. So, it is important to address one of the …

Recent advances in renewable energy technologies and changes in the electric utility
infrastructures have increased the interest of the power utilities in utilisation of distributed …

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 …

Integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into traditional power system is one of the
most viable technologies to meet the ever increasing energy demand efficiently. But, this …

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 …

To extract the maximum potential advantages in light of environmental, economical and
technical aspects, the optimum installation and sizing of Distributed Generation (DG) in …