Metaheuristic optimization algorithms are tools based on mathematical concepts that are
used to solve complicated optimization issues. These algorithms are intended to locate or …

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

Integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) has numerous advantages as well as
some disadvantages. To safely integrate DERs into a given distribution network and to …

Distributed generation gains a noticeable attention from governments and policy-makers.
The appropriate site (s) and proper size (s) recognition for these generators can improve the …

The principal motivation of the marine predators algorithm (MPA) is the common foraging
technique, including Lévy and Brownian motions in ocean predators coupled with optimal …

In the last few decades, interest in the integration of Distributed Generators (DGs) into
distribution networks has been increased due to their benefits such as enhance power …

Placement of optimally sized distributed generator (DG) units at optimal locations in the
radial distribution networks can play a major role in improving the system performance. The …

The increasing demand for electricity and the need for environmentally friendly
transportation systems has resulted in the proliferation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generators …

The interest in maximizing the hosting capacity of photovoltaics is recently being enlarged
globally. This paper proposes a novel stochastic approach for maximizing the hosting …

Distributed Generation (DG) integration into an existing electrical distribution system plays a
great role in combating power system profile problems associated with load growth …