Optimal Battery Placement in Distribution Network Using Voltage Sensitivity Approach

Abstract

Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are becoming crucial elements in the contemporary evolving power distribution networks. The major challenge here is to determine an optimal battery location to utilize its maximum support and provide increased energy savings. This paper proposes a voltage-to-load sensitivity approach to determine an optimal node location for the BESS to reduce system losses and improve voltage profile. The proposed methodology is validated on 14-bus test distribution system which is built in DIgSILENT PowerFactory. Simulation results validate the performance and effectiveness of the proposed approach.