A review of optimization approaches for hybrid distributed energy generation systems: Off-grid and grid-connected systems

S Twaha, MAM Ramli - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2018 - Elsevier
Distributed generation is a collective term that covers the generation of energy at micro level,
distributed in a location near the end user by using renewable and nonrenewable …

Reliability assessment and enhancement of distribution networks integrated with renewable distributed generators: A review

PS Meera, S Hemamalini - Sustainable Energy Technologies and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Majority of the power system faults occur at the distribution side and hence distribution
network reliability studies have gained momentum in the recent decades. The increased …

An enhanced MILP model for multistage reliability-constrained distribution network expansion planning

M Jooshaki, A Abbaspour… - … on Power Systems, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Reliability is an essential factor in distribution networkt expansion planning. However,
standard distribution reliability assessment techniques rely on quantifying the impact of a pre …

A stochastic mixed-integer convex programming model for long-term distribution system expansion planning considering greenhouse gas emission mitigation

JM Home-Ortiz, OD Melgar-Dominguez… - International Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a multistage convex distribution system planning model to find the best
reinforcement plan over a specified horizon. This strategy determines planning actions such …

Reliability-based expansion planning studies of active distribution networks with multiagents

M Kabirifar, M Fotuhi-Firuzabad… - … on Smart Grid, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, a multi-agent framework is proposed to address the expansion planning
problem in a restructured active distribution network. In this framework, the objective and …

Novel multi-stage stochastic DG investment planning with recourse

SF Santos, DZ Fitiwi, AW Bizuayehu… - IEEE Transactions …, 2016 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents a novel multi-stage stochastic distributed generation investment
planning model for making investment decisions under uncertainty. The problem, formulated …

Stochastic optimization model for coordinated operation of natural gas and electricity networks

V Shabazbegian, H Ameli, MT Ameli… - Computers & Chemical …, 2020 - Elsevier
Renewable energy sources will anticipate significantly in the future energy system paradigm
due to their low cost of operation and low pollution. Considering the renewable generation …

Harmony search algorithm: Basic concepts and engineering applications

A Askarzadeh, E Rashedi - Intelligent Systems: Concepts …, 2018 - igi-global.com
Harmony search (HS) is a meta-heuristic search algorithm which tries to mimic the
improvisation process of musicians in finding a pleasing harmony. In recent years, due to …

Reliability-constrained configuration optimization for integrated power and natural gas energy systems: A stochastic approach

M Shabanian-Poodeh, RA Hooshmand… - Reliability Engineering & …, 2025 - Elsevier
With the escalating dependence on electricity and natural gas infrastructure, ensuring both
reliability and economic efficiency becomes paramount. It necessitates reliability centric …

Impacts of operational variability and uncertainty on distributed generation investment planning: A comprehensive sensitivity analysis

SF Santos, DZ Fitiwi, AW Bizuayehu… - IEEE Transactions …, 2016 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents a comprehensive sensitivity analysis to identify the uncertain
parameters which significantly influence the decision-making process in distributed …