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 …

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 …

When a major outage occurs on a distribution system due to extreme events, microgrids,
distributed generators, and other local resources can be used to restore critical loads and …

The catastrophic blackout events and ever-increasing penetration of renewable power
generation highlight an advanced restoration strategy to effectively and reliably employ …

Recent severe power outages caused by extreme weather hazards have highlighted the
importance and urgency of improving the resilience of the electric power grid. As the …

Modern power systems are facing increased risk of disasters that can cause extended
outages. The presence of remote control switches, distributed generators (DGs), and energy …

In the present work, a hybrid approach has been proposed for optimal placement of multiple
DGs of multiple types. The analytical approaches may not be appropriate for optimal …

In the present work the optimal placement of different types of DGs has been proposed. The
optimal locations and size of the DG's have been determined by minimizing the power …

Distributed generation has gained a lot of attractions in the power sector due to its ability in
power loss reduction, increased reliability, low investment cost, and most significantly, to …

Abstract Service restoration is a critical function of the self-healing distribution system to
cope with extreme events. Cold load pickup (CLPU) caused by thermostatically controlled …