Power system operators are in search of proven solutions to improve the penetration levels
of distributed generators (DGs) in the grid while minimizing cost. This transition is driven …

This paper presents a comprehensive survey on application of various conventional,
optimization and artificial intelligence (AI) based computational techniques for impact …

The consumed electrical load is affected by many external factors such as weather, season
of the year, weekday or weekend and holiday. In this paper, it is tried to provide a high …

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 …

An efficient analytical (EA) method is proposed for optimally installing multiple distributed
generation (DG) technologies to minimize power loss in distribution systems. Different DG …

This paper presents a methodology for modeling and analyzing the load demand in a
distribution system due to electric vehicle (EV) battery charging. Following a brief …

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 …

The study of power flow analysis for microgrids has gained importance where several
methods have been proposed to solve these problems. However, these schemes are …

Proliferation of renewable energy resources in distribution networks has captured
distribution companies' attention towards more active management tools. Thanks to the …

In this paper, smart charging strategies incorporating a unified grid-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-
grid charging framework are proposed for optimal integration of plug-in electric vehicles …