Sizing and siting of distributed generation in distribution networks for real power loss minimization using analytical approach

Abstract

This paper presents a method based on analytical approach for real power loss minimization of distribution networks by injecting power by the Distributed Generation (DG) operating at a given power factors. This method does not require calculation of Zbus matrix, inverse of Ybus matrix or Jacobean matrix as well as requires less computation time. The proposed method is tested on an IEEE 33-bus radial distribution test system. The results obtained by this proposed method validate the suitability and importance of appropriate DG allocation in power distribution networks for the performance improvement.