Optimal Capacitor Bank Allocation in Electricity Distribution Networks Using Metaheuristic Algorithms

• Published in: Energies
• Main Authors: Ovidiu Ivanov, Bogdan-Constantin Neagu, Gheorghe Grigoras, Mihai Gavrilas
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2019
• Subjects: electricity distribution networks; optimal capacitor allocation; genetic algorithm; particle swarm optimization; bat algorithm; whale algorithm; sperm-whale algorithm; Technology; T; Boa; Sperm whale
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.3390/en12224239; https://doaj.org/article/5ad2c806e5df4c1286a97bc511d3d380

Energy losses and bus voltage levels are key parameters in the operation of electricity distribution networks (EDN), in traditional operating conditions or in modern microgrids with renewable and distributed generation sources. Smart grids are set to bring hardware and software tools to improve the...