In 2021, the world's total installed capacity of generation units based on renewable energy
sources (not including hydropower) amounted to about 1674 GW: over 825 GW and 849 GW …

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 …

In this paper, a hybrid configuration of ant colony optimization (ACO) with artificial bee
colony (ABC) algorithm called hybrid ACO–ABC algorithm is presented for optimal location …

Optimal allocation of distributed generation units is essential to ensure power loss
minimization, while meeting the real and reactive power demands in a distribution network …

Distributed generation (DG) and capacitor bank (CB) allocation in distribution systems (DS)
has the potential to enhance the overall system performance of radial distribution systems …

Distributed generation (DG) allocation in the distribution network is generally a multi-
objective optimization problem. The maximum benefits of DG injection in the distribution …

In this paper, a method which employs a Modified Teaching–Learning Based Optimization
(MTLBO) algorithm is proposed to determine the optimal placement and size of Distributed …

Abstract Distributed Generation based on Photovoltaic (PV-DG) injected in the power system
is considered a highly promising solution due to the advantage of clean energy use …

In this paper a new approach using Harmony Search (HS) algorithm is presented for placing
Distributed Generators (DGs) in radial distribution systems. The approach is making use of a …

Widespread application of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) as an important part of
smart grids requires drivers and power grid constraints to be satisfied simultaneously. We …