2012 · 18 citations · 2 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringEnergy SystemsRenewable Energy IntegrationRenewable Energy SystemsDistributed Energy ResourcesDistribution Network PlanningLoss ReductionPower Grid AnalysisPower OptimizationPower SystemsDistributed GenerationDistributed Generation IntegrationLoss MinimizationPower FactorSystem LossesSystem Sizing OptimizationVoltageVoltage Profile Improvement
Distributed generators are beneficial in reducing the losses effectively compared to other methods of loss reduction. The challenge of identifying the optimal locations and sizes of DG has generated research interests all over the world and many efforts have been made in this direction. Studies have indicated that inappropriate locations and sizes of DG may lead to higher system losses than the ones in the existing network. In this paper IEEE 33-bus system is selected for locating and sizing of optimal distributed generation source. The DG unit size is calculated using exact loss formula. With the optimal size of DG unit at a suitable location and at optimal power factor, it resulted in reduction in power losses and improvement in voltage profile.
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